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Show more- Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) baby Born very prematurely weighing between 401 and 1000 grams (about 14 to 35 ounces) at birth. Extremely low…
- Bridge A set of one or more false teeth supported by a metal framework, used to replace one or more missing teeth…
- Erythrocyanosis Reddish discoloration and swelling of the limbs in response to cold. Erythrocyanosis is particularly common…
- Transplant, bone marrow See: Bone marrow transplant
- Midwife, direct-entry See: Direct-entry midwife
- BMRs (biological response modifiers) Substances that stimulate the body's response to infection and disease. The body naturally produces small…
- Electrocoagulation The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a high-frequency electrical current applied locally with a metal…
- Melanoma, conjunctival An uncommon eye cancer that arises in the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the outer surface of…
- Test, EPO A test of the hormone EPO (erythropoietin) in blood. The EPO level can indicate bone marrow disorders, kidney…
- Teratogenic drugs A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the…
- Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia: Elevated blood potassium. Potassium is the major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells…
- Sympathicoblastoma A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit…