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Vernix caseosa
A white cheesy substance that covers and protects the skin of the fetus and is still all over the skin of a baby at birth. Vernix caseosa is composed of sebum (the oil of the skin) and cells that have sloughed off the fetus' skin. 'Vernix'…
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- Optometrist A health care professional who is licensed to provide primary eye care services: > >to examine and diagnose…
- Vesicatory A substance that causes tissue blistering. Also referred to as a vesicant
- Mesmerism 1. Originally, a system of therapeutics propounded by Mesmer.2. A precursor of hypnotism, believed by Mesmer…
- Power of attorney, durable This is a type of advance medical directive in which legal documents provide the power of attorney to another…
- Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, LDL: Lipoproteins which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins are the form in which…
- Xerophthalmia Dry eyes. Xerophthalmia can be associated with systemic diseases such as Sjogren' s syndrome, systemic lupus…
- Elastin degrading enzyme See: Elastase
- Plasma The liquid part of the blood and lymphatic fluid, which makes up about half of its volume. Plasma is devoid…
- Elastase 2 Neutrophil elastase, an enzyme in neutrophils that digests elastin. The gene ELA2 encoding elastase 2 is on…
- Breast, amastia Breast, amastia: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They…
- Placenta, accessory See: Accessory placenta