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Study, cross-sectional
A study done at one time, not over the course of time. A cross-sectional study a disease such as AIDS might be designed to learn its prevalence and distribution within the population at one point in time. Also known as a synchronic study
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- Infectious mono See infectious mononucleosis.
- Fever, typhoid See: Typhoid fever
- Symbol of pediatrics See: Infant in swaddling
- Integrin One of a large and very important family of adhesion molecules that promote stable interactions between cells…
- Visual field test Visual field test: A test which measures the extent and distribution of the field of vision. The visual field…
- Munchausen syndrome (This is an alternate entry to Munchhausen syndrome with two h's in Munchhausen. Whole medical reports have…
- Venin Snake venom (poison).
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- Single transverse palmar line Simian crease
- BOD POD A method for determining the lean body mass. The BOD POD is a computerized, egg-shaped chamber. Using the…