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Papilla, anal
See: Anal papilla
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- Uvea Part of the eye, consisting collectively of the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the ciliary body > >The…
- Stretch, quadriceps An exercise to stretch the quadriceps muscle, the large muscle in the front of the thigh. To do this…
- Vitamin requirements, infant Vitamins are organic substances that are essential in minute quantities for the proper growth, maintenance…
- Non-inferior clinical trial A clinical trial that shows that a new treatment is equivalent to standard treatment. Also called a…
- Genetic discrimination The potential use of genetic information to discriminate against people in the workplace, in health…
- Oligomenorrhea A reduction in number of menstrual periods and/or amount of menstrual flow.