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Nosebleed, causes of
The nose is a part of the body that is very rich in blood vessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position on the face. As a result, any trauma to the face can cause bleeding which may be profuse. Nosebleeds can occur…
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- Regulatory gene A gene that regulates the expression of other genes. A regulatory gene is a nosy gene whose prime…
- Canine heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. See: Heartworm
- Leishmaniasis, visceral See: Visceral leishmaniasis
- ECT Electroconvulsive therapy
- Hypertensive Having abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension). See also: Hypotensive; Normotensive
- Nasogastric Referring to the passage from the nose to the stomach. A nasogastric tube is one that is passed through the…
- Maculopathy Any pathologic condition or disease of the macula, the small spot in the retina where vision is keenest. Also…
- Ectopic In the wrong place. Out of place. An ectopic kidney, for example, is one that is not in the usual location…
- Tyrosinemia A genetic disorder involving the metabolism of the amino acid tyrosine characterized by abnormally high…
- Nurse, licensed vocational A nurse who has completed a one- or two-year training program in health care and earned a state license. LVNs…
- Neurotoxin A substance that causes damage to nerves or nerve tissue. For example, lead is a neurotoxin