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Joint, shoulder
The shoulder has two main bones: the scapula (the shoulder blade) and the humerus (the long bone of the upper arm). The end of the scapula, called the glenoid, is a socket into which the head of the humerus fits to form a flexible…
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Show more- Orthopaedics The branch of surgery broadly concerned with the skeletal system (bones). This particular term is commonly…
- Thoracentesis Removal of fluid in the pleura through a needle
- Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3
- Proband The family member through whom a family's medical history comes to light. For example, a proband might be a…
- Device, assistive Any device that is designed, made, and/or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task. For…
- Reflex, let down The let down reflex of the mother is an involuntary reflex during breastfeeding which causes the milk to flow…
- D-IBS Diarrhea-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Cancer, kidney Malignancy of the kidney, the organ that is primarily responsible for the removal of metabolic products from…
- Plasticity, brain See Neuroplasticity
- Cardioplegia Paralysis of the heart, as may be done electively in stopping the heart during cardiac surgery. Cardioplegia…
- ALCAM A receptor expressed on T cells which is involved in the adhesion of cells. ALCAM stands for activated…
- Coxa vara Inward curvature of the hip. Malformation of the hip at birth, such as coxa vara, can increase one's risk for…