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Obstetrical forceps
An instrument with two blades and a handle designed to aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. Forceps may be used to ease a delivery or because of problems with fetal distress or fetal position. The decision to use forceps or do a…
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- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. See: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Sr.
- Tinea barbae A superficial fungal infection of the skin, affecting the bearded area of the face and neck, with swellings…
- Helminthology, medical See: Medical helminthology
- History, family The family structure and relationships within the family, including information about diseases in family…
- Psychopathic personality Ee: Antisocial personality disorder
- Gingko biloba An herb that is very popular as a treatment for dementia (a progressive brain dysfunction) and to improve…
- Pancytopenia A shortage of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells as well as platelets.
- Reticuloendotheliosis, leukemic See: Hairy cell leukemia
- Transaminase nomenclature The names and abbreviations applied to the transaminases are quite confusing since (just as a starter) a…
- Black henna A tattoo ink and paste consisting of henna with other ingredients added, sometimes including…
- Inch In length, 1/12th of foot or 1/36 of a yard or, metrically, 2.54 centimeters. The inch, along with the foot…