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Palmar
Pertaining to the palm (the grasping side) of the hand. The ancient Romans used the word 'palma' for the outstretched palm of the hand. By comparison, the term 'volar' applies to both the palm and sole. It comes from word 'vola' which the…
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- DHA 1. Docosahexaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid, thought to be important to the development of infants…
- Normal growth rate The speed with which normal growth occurs in length before birth and in height after birth. Fetal growth is…
- Ray, Roentgen See: Roentgen ray
- Aneurysm, berry A berry aneurysm is a small outpouching (aneurysm) that looks like a berry and classically occurs at the…
- Respiratory Having to do with respiration, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. From the Latin re- (again) +…
- Dermopathy Any disease of the skin. Synonymous with dermatopathy.
- Hyperadrenocorticism Excess hormone called 'cortisol'. Often called Cushing's syndrome, it is an extremely complex condition that…
- Phototherapy Treatment with light. For example, a newborn with jaundice may be 'put under the lights.'
- Carcinoma, pancreatic See: Pancreatic cancer
- Interferon Interferon: A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce…
- Lightning injuries A sensation of flashing lights is created when the vitreous (the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the…