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X-ray, PA
An X-ray picture in which the beams pass from back-to-front (posteroanterior). By contrast an AP (anteroposterior) film is one in which the rays pass through the body from front-to-back
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- Virus, positive-strand RNA See: Positive-strand RNA virus
- Snake antivenin Antibodies created in the blood of a horse or sheep when the animal is injected with snake venom. Antivenin…
- FMO3 Abbreviation for the enzyme, flavin-containing monooxygenase-3. See Fish-odor syndrome
- Bone morphogenic protein 2 A protein that induces the formation of bone and cartilage. Bone morphogenic protein 2 (which is symbolized…
- Immunization, meningococcal A vaccine to prevent meningococcal meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and…
- Upper respiratory infection An infection of the upper part of the respiratory system which is above the lungs. An upper respiratory…
- Sociopathic personality disorder See: Antisocial personality disorder
- Dermatology 1. The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the skin…