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Post-thrombotic syndrome
The complications that may follow deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The complications after DVT may include persistent edema (swelling), pain, purpura (bleeding into the skin), increased skin pigmentation, eczematoid (eczema-like) dermatitis…
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Show more- Palpebral fissure The opening for the eyes between the eyelids.
- Fascia A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers the underlying tissues and separates different layers of…
- Marker chromosome An abnormal chromosome that is distinctive in appearance but not fully identified. A marker chromosome is not…
- Irrigation of the colon The use of liquid solutions given by enema to remove material from the rectum or colon, ostensibly to…
- Coronary artery disease >Chest pain (angina pectoris) from inadequate blood flow to the heart; >Heart attack (acute myocardial…
- Proctocele See: Rectocele
- Kiddie cam A camcorder (a video camera and video recorder in one unit) that displays a live feed so that parents can…
- Prothrombin A coagulation (clotting) factor that is needed for the normal clotting of blood. A cascade of biochemical…
- Multiple system failure The failure of two or more systems in the body as, for example, the cardiovascular and renal systems…
- Aneurysmal bruit A blowing sound heard over an aneurysm, a widening of a vessel. Bruit is French for noise
- Fever of Unknown Origin Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a fever greater than 38.3°C (101 °F) that has occurred intermittently for…
- Subclavian Under the clavicle (the collar bone), as the subclavian artery or the subclavian vein