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Afterbirth
The placenta + the fetal membranes that are normally expelled from the uterus after the birth of the baby. Hence, the 'afterbirth.' The placenta is of course the organ that joins the mother and fetus and permits the provision of oxygen and…
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- Motility study, antro-duodenal An antro-duodenal motility study is a study for detecting and recording the contractions of the muscles of…
- Bladder catheter, indwelling A flexible plastic tube (a catheter) inserted into the bladder that remains ('dwells') there to provide…
- Benzene A sweet smelling, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and…
- Paronychia Inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection. The infection may be bacterial…
- Immunization, measles Measles: See Immunization, MMR
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and…
- Calcitonin Calcitonin: A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers the levels of calcium and phosphate in the…
- Aplasia of the breast Breast: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They are…
- Hygiene theory See: Hygiene hypothesis
- Corneal topography Also known as videokeratography or corneal mapping, corneal topography is a method of computer-assisted…
- Examination, digital rectal (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…