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- Renal osteodystrophy Renal osteodystrophy: A combination of bone disorders usually caused by chronic kidney failure (renal…
- Orgasm The climax of coitus, consisting of a series of involuntary muscle contractions in the anus, lower pelvic…
- Modelling, chromatin See: Chromatin remodeling
- ASD Acronym for atrial septal defect.
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- Absolute neutrophil count The real number of white blood cells (WBCs) that are neutrophils. The absolute neutrophil count is commonly…
- Dissection, aortic See: Aortic dissection
- Poison oak Poison oak is a form of 'contact dermatitis' or inflammation of the skin resulting from chemicals produced…
- Ileoscopy Use of a flexible instrument (a 'scope') to examine the ileum which is the lowest part of the small…
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