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Show more- Decompression 1. In general, the removal of pressure.2. In surgery, a procedure to remove pressure on a structure, as in…
- Tubal occlusion procedure, selective (STOP) A nonsurgical form of permanent birth control in which a physician inserts a 4-centimeter (1.6 inch) long…
- TMJ syndrome Disorder of the temporo-mandibular joint(s) causing pain usually in front of the ear(s).
- Reflux surgery (fundoplication) A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Power outage drinking water safety >Boil the water vigorously (water should be bubbling and rolling) for one to 3 minutes. >If you can't boil…
- Expression, gene See: Gene expression
- MGy Abbreviation for milligray
- Gene duplication An extra copy of a gene. Gene duplication is a key mechanism in evolution. Once a gene is duplicated, the…
- DNA, junk See: Junk DNA
- Peliosis hepatis A rare condition in which the liver contains multiple, randomly-distributed blood-filled spaces or cavities…
- Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy: The surgical removal of both tonsils. A tonsillectomy may be performed in cases of recurrent…
- Esophageal ulcer A hole in the lining of the esophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells…