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Placenta, supernumerary
A succenturiate or accessory placenta
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- Pancreatic Having to do with the pancreas, a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of…
- Tabes dorsalis Slowly progressive degeneration of the spinal cord that occurs in the tertiary (third) phase of syphilis a…
- Spider bites Bites from spiders. These are usually irritating, but not poisonous. Localized reddening and swelling are…
- Foodborne disease A disease caused by consuming contaminated food or drink. Myriad microbes and toxic substances can…
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