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Joint, atloaxoid
: The joint between the atlas and axis bones. The atlas is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is just under the head; it is named for Atlas, the Greek god who supported the world on his shoulders. The axis is the second cervical…
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- Hypertrophic Exhibiting hypertrophy (enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part of the body due to increased size of…
- Saccade Abrupt rapid small movements of both eyes, such as when the eyes scan a line of print. The saccades can be…
- Lobular carcinoma of the breast, infiltrating Breast, infiltrating: Infiltrating lobular carcinoma is the second most common type of invasive breast cancer…
- Gland, endocrine See: Endocrine gland
- United States Pharmacopeia Abbreviated USP. A publication, established in 1820, that contains legally recognized standards of identity…
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) See: SAD.
- Gun stock deformity See: Cubitus varus
- Scutellaria barbata A Chinese herb that belongs to a group of herbs named Scutellaria (scullcap or skullcap). It is related to…
- Subscapularis muscle >The subscapularis muscle; >The supraspinatus muscle, which is responsible for elevating the arm and moving…
- Adverse effect A harmful or abnormal result. An adverse effect may be caused by administration of a medication or by…
- Hemiplegia, alternating See: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood