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Crown
1. In dentistry, the portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel. 2. Also in dentistry, a type of restoration that covers all or most of the natural tooth. 3. In anatomy, the top of the head, as in the crown-rump length of a fetus. 4…
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- Gallstones and ERCP A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile, also called biliary sludge, that occurs when particles…
- Bowel Another name for the intestine. The small bowel and the large bowel are the small intestine and large…
- Open-label A term used to describe the situation when both the researcher and the participant in a research study know…
- Lectin A complex molecule that contains both protein and sugar. Lectins are made by both animals and plants and are…
- Anastrozole An oral antiestrogen. Anastrozole inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal glands that produces the…
- Surgical menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by surgery. Surgical menopause is a type of induced menopause: menopause due to…