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Magnetic resonance perfusion imaging
A special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that uses an injected dye in order to see blood flow through tissues
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- Papilliferous See: Papuliferous
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- Chromosome disorder An abnormal condition due to an abnormality of the chromosomes. For example, Down syndrome (the genetic…
- Consolidation therapy Therapy: Cancer treatment given after induction therapy to consolidate the gains obtained, further reduce the…
- Silicatosis See: Silicosis
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