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Joint, atloaxoid
: The joint between the atlas and axis bones. The atlas is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is just under the head; it is named for Atlas, the Greek god who supported the world on his shoulders. The axis is the second cervical…
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- FLT-3 inhibitor A gene-targeted therapy for a common subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) known as FLT-positive AML in…
- Snake antivenom See: Snake antivenin. Other spellings: Snake antivenin
- Delay, developmental Behind schedule in reaching milestones of early childhood development.
- Bacillus A large family of bacteria that have a rod-like shape. They include the bacteria that cause food to spoil…
- Spasms, infantile See: Infantile spasms
- Kindred An extended family or clan, a group of related individuals. The term 'kindred' is used in population studies…
- Disease, Cushing The constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone. Cushing disease (or…
- IPV Abbreviation for intelligence quotient, an attempt to measure the intelligence of someone. The IQ score is…
- Surgery, stereotactic Surgery in which a system of three- dimensional coordinates is used to locate the site to be operated on…
- Membrane A very thin layer of tissue that covers a surface.
- Laryngoscope A flexible, lighted tube used to look at the inside of the larynx (the voice box). The laryngoscope is…