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Acinus, pulmonary
The ending of a tiny airway in the lung, where the alveoli (air sacs) are located. In anatomy, an acinus is a round cluster of cells, usually epithelial cells, that looks somewhat like a knobby berry. The word 'acinus' means 'berry' in…
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- Plaque, skin A plaque is a broad, raised area on the skin. Because it is raised, it can be felt (palpated). By definition…
- Epidural hematoma A hematoma between the cranium (skull) and the brain's tissue-like covering, which is known as the dura…
- Gingivitis, fusospirillary This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead…
- Achondrogenesis type II A severe inherited disorder of bone growth characterized by a short body and limbs and a lack of bone…
- DIDMOAD An acronym that stands for Diabetes Insipidus (inability to concentrate the urine), Diabetes Mellitus, Optic…
- Diabetic skin disease A skin disorder that is caused by diabetes or affected by diabetes. Skin disorders are common in diabetes…
- Piriformis syndrome Irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by compression of the nerve within the buttock by the piriformis…
- Release, carpal tunnel A surgical procedure to relieve pressure exerted on the median nerve within the carpal tunnel (the carpal…
- Calcium A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is added to bones by cells…
- Ventricular fibrillation An abnormal irregular heart rhythm whereby there are very rapid uncoordinated fluttering contractions of the…