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- Retinal fundus The interior lining of the eyeball, including the retina (the light-sensitive screen), optic disc (the head…
- Absolute neutrophil count The real number of white blood cells (WBCs) that are neutrophils. The absolute neutrophil count is commonly…
- Aqueduct A channel for the passage of fluid.
- External fixation A procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by a splint or cast. External…
- HIB immunization This immunization is designed to prevent diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), a bacteria…
- Synovial osteochondromatosis A malignant sarcoma of soft tissue that arises near but not in a joint, most often in an adolescent or young…
- Microangiopathy Angiopathy means disease of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). There are two types of…
- Paprika A spicy seasoning ground from a variety of sweet red pepper (Capsicum annuum), the original source of vitamin…
- PEJ Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
- Poisoning, silver Silver poisoning, medically termed argyria, causes ashen gray discoloration of the skin (and other tissues of…
- Sporotrichosis Sporotrichosis: An infection most commonly of the skin caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. Persons…