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Cage, thoracic
The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages (that attach the ribs to the sternum). A cage is an enclosure made of 'open work' that usually houses animals. The thoracic cage…
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- Separation anxiety disorder Excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom a child is attached. The child may…
- Syndrome, dumping A group of symptoms that occur when food or liquid enters the small intestine too rapidly. These symptoms…
- Cardiovascular syncope Cardiovascular syncope: Sudden collapse into unconsciousness due to a disorder of heart rhythm in which there…
- Referral The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for…
- Transaminase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells, and is released into blood when the liver or…
- Aetiology The study of the causes. For example, of a disorder. The word 'aetiology' is mainly used in medicine, where…
- Atherectomy A procedure for opening up an artery by removing the plaque (atheroma) produced by the build-up of…
- LMP Abbreviation for 'last menstrual period.' By convention, pregnancies are dated in weeks starting from the…
- Sac, yolk See: Yolk sac
- Biological safety level 1 Level 1 biosafety
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy A technique for shattering stones such as kidney stones or gallstones with a shock wave produced outside the…