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Amnioreduction
The removal of large volumes of amniotic fluid by amniocentesis
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- Imprinting, psychological A remarkable genetic phenomenon that occurs in animals, and theoretically humans, in the first hours of life…
- Growth differentiation factor 8 Also called myostatin. See: Myostatin
- Dioxin One of a number of poisonous petroleum-derived chemicals which are produced when herbicides (substances used…
- Anhidrotic Pertain to anhidrosis, too little sweating. Hidrosis meaning sweating, so an-, too little + hidrosis = too…
- Hydroxyapatite crystal disease Hydroxyapatite crystal disease:The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as…
- Ophthalmic veins The orbital cavity is drained by paired veins called the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins. The superior…
- Urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence: The unintentional loss of urine. Inability to hold urine in the bladder due to loss of…
- Wagner's syndrome See: Stickler syndrome
- Wheezing A whistling noise in the chest during breathing when the airways are narrowed or compressed