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Organs of reproduction, female
The internal genital structures of the female include the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, the uterus (womb) and the vagina. The ovaries or 'egg sacs' are a pair of female reproductive organs located in the pelvis, one on each side of the…
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- Sulphonylurea A triptan drug for the treatment of migraine. Marketed under the brand name Imitrex.
- Anderson-Fabry disease See: Fabry disease
- Osteogenesis, electrically stimulated Bone growth caused by implanting electrodes in an area of bone and sending electrical current to them. This…
- Cholecystogram, oral See: Oral cholecystogram
- Power outage and the heat When power goes out, water purification systems may not be functioning fully. Use bottled water for eating or…
- Bronchitis Bronchitis: Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis…
- Neurosyphilis Neurological complications in the third (tertiary) and final phase of syphilis, which involve the central…
- Rib cage The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Cell fusion The melding of two or more cells into one cell called a heterokaryon. A heterokaryon may reproduce itself for…
- Charcoal, activated See: Activated charcoal
- Eastern equine encephalitis Abbreviated EEE. A mosquito-born viral disease. The EEE virus normally is found in freshwater swamp birds and…