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- Prox- Proximal
- Sciatic nerve The largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve begins from nerve roots in the lumbar part of the spinal…
- X-ray, lateral An X-ray picture taken from the side
- Mucus colitis A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility)…
- Anus, imperforate A congenital malformation (a birth defect) in which the rectum is a blind alley (a cul-de-sac) and there is…
- Hypotensive Having abnormally low blood pressure (hypotension). See also: Hypertensive; Normotensive
- Friend in dying See: Doula (the second meaning)
- Pelvic exam An examination of the organs of the female reproductive system. In a pelvic exam, a speculum (an instrument…
- Choanal Pertaining to the choana, the passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. The choana is…
- Designer steroid A synthetic steroid derived by simple chemical modification from another steroid, usually an anabolic…