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Tonsil stone
A tiny stone (calculus) in the tonsils. These stones, called tonsilloliths, are found within little pockets (crypts) in the tonsils that typically form in chronic recurrent tonsillitis and harbor bacteria. The stones are foul-smelling…
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Show more- Chromosome 1 The largest human chromosome, comprising approximately 10% of the human genome. Chromosome 1 contains over…
- Intermediate-grade lymphoma A lymphoma that is more aggressive (grows and spreads faster) than a low-grade lymphoma, but responds better…
- Dystocia, cervical See: Cervical dystocia
- Caesarian section, lower segment A Caesarian section in which the surgical incision is made in the lower segment of the uterus. Abbreviated…
- Interventional radiology (IR) Rventional radiologists employ image guidance methods to gain access to the deep interstices of most organs…
- Disease, Fabry See: Fabry disease
- Fear of having a malformed child An abnormal and persistent fear of bearing a malformed child is termed teratophobia. A phobia is an…
- Mechanical ventilation Use of a machine called a ventilator or respirator to improve the exchange of air between the lungs and the…
- Pregnancy abuse Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman's spouse, partner, or…
- Cyst of the ovary, follicular A fluid-filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a…
- Labor support professional See: Doula (the first meaning)
- Endemic Present in a community at all times but in relatively low frequency. Something that is endemic is typically…