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Globus minor
The globus minor is the tail of the epididymis, a cordlike structure just behind the testis. The globus major is the head of the epididymis. In terms of orientation, the globus minor is the lower end of the epididymis while the globus…
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- Macrophage A type of white blood that ingests (takes in) foreign material. Macrophages are key players in the immune…
- Head bones There are 29 bones in the human head. They consist of 8 cranial bones, 14 facial bones, the hyoid bone, and 6…
- Iatromelia Ineffective or negligent medical treatment. From 'iatro-' meaning a relationship to a physician or medicine +…
- Dystonia, laryngeal See: Spasmodic dysphonia
- Malrotated ear An ear that is slanted more than usual. Technically, an ear is slanted when the angle of the slope of the…
- HHS Acronym for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also known as DHHS. The U.S. Department of…
- Airway obstruction >Adults: The Heimlich maneuver. >Children over 1 year of age: A series of 5 abdominal thrusts (a children's…
- Central venous line A catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava…
- Epithelial carcinoma Cancer that begins in the cells that line an organ.
- Psoriasis, guttate A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly patches of inflamed skin on all parts of the body. It is…