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Show more- Parotid gland The largest of the three major salivary glands, it is located in front and below the ear and behind the jaw…
- Locoregional Limited to a local region. See also: Locoregional anesthesia; Locoregional metastasis
- Bone, calf Familiar name for the fibula, the lateral (outside) and smaller of the two long bones in the lower leg. The…
- Sinus headache A headache caused by pressure within the sinus cavities of the head, usually in connection with infection of…
- Thyroid insufficiency See: Hypothyroidism
- FMDV Foot-and-mouth disease virus. See: Foot-and-mouth disease
- Fiber and cholesterol Soluble fiber substances are effective in helping reduce the blood cholesterol. This is especially true with…
- Insufficiency, small intestine See: Short bowel syndrome
- Extracranial Outside the cranium, the bony dome that houses and protects the brain. As opposed to intracranial, inside the…
- Genome, mouse All of the genetic information contained in the laboratory mouse (Mus musculus). The genomes of particular…
- Familial cylindromatosis A genetic syndrome in which numerous benign tumors of skin adnexa (such as the sweat glands) develop…
- Hantavirus A group of viruses that cause hemorrhagic fever and pneumonia. The Hantaviruses include the Hantaan virus…