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Barker, Horace Albert
(1907-2000) American biochemist who, among other things, discovered the biologically active forms of vitamin B12. Horace Albert Barker, informally called 'Nook,' was educated at Stanford University and earned a PhD in chemistry in 1933…
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- Visual field test Visual field test: A test which measures the extent and distribution of the field of vision. The visual field…
- Paraplegia Paralysis of the lower part of the body including the legs. As in flaccid or spastic paraplegia. The suffix…
- Passive exercise Movement of the body, usually of the limbs, without effort by the patient. The patient is passive
- Cleft lip The presence of one or two vertical fissures (clefts) in the upper lip -- cleft lip can be on one side only…
- Neuralgia Pain along the course of a nerve
- Functional scoliosis A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis…
- Nipple shield A cap or dome, usually made today of plastic (formerly, rubber), placed over the nipple and areola during…
- Altitude, high >High altitude: 8,000 - 12,000 feet (2,438 - 3,658 meters); >Very high altitude: 12,000 - 18,000 feet (3,658…
- Ferrocalcinosis, cerebrovascular A condition that was first described in 1930 by T. Fahr and is therefore sometimes called Fahr syndrome, this…
- Neuronitis, vestibular See: Vestibular neuronitis
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