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Fornix
In anatomy, a vaultlike or arched structure. For example: > >The fornix in the brain -- a fibrous arching band connecting the two lobes of the cerebrum. >The fornix of the conjunctivae -- loose arching folds connecting the conjunctival…
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- Ampulla In anatomy, a sac-like enlargement of a canal or duct. The ampulla of Vater is the enlargement of the ducts…
- Veterinary medicine The medical science concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in animals. Aside from…
- Normoxia Normal levels of oxygen. From norm- (normal) + -ox- (oxygen) + -ia = a normal oxygen state.
- Histology The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope. Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to…
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) See: SAD.
- Spot, histo See: Histo spot
- Anemia, pernicious A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not produce the…
- Nasogastric tube A tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharynx and esophagus into the stomach…
- Arc eye A condition experienced by welders who do not use adequate eye protection. The intense ultraviolet light…
- Optic nerve head The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina
- Multiple symmetric lipomatosis A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…