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Melanoma thickness
A method for determining the prognosis (outlook) with melanoma. The thickness of a melanoma is related to the 5-year survival rate after surgical removal of the tumor. Also called Breslow thickness. Named for the physician Alexander…
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Show more- Defibrillator, automated external Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae), usually caused by either…
- Calcaneocuboid joint The calcaneocuboid joint is located in the foot between the calcaneus bone (the heel bone) and the cuboid…
- DNA, nongenetic Through the marvelous medium of the Internet, we have discovered that DNA need not refer to deoxyribonucleic…
- CD40 A receptor molecule on the cell surface of all mature B cells (B lymphocytes), most B-cell malignancies, and…
- Hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating. Hidrosis meaning sweating, so hyperhidrosis is too much sweating.
- Ehrlich, Paul (1854-1915) Renowned German scientist and physician. Born near Breslau, Ehrlich got his start there working…
- Immunization, German measles Measles: See Immunization, MMR
- Molluscacide An agent capable of killing snails and other mollusks or of controlling their growth
- Microphthalmia syndrome, Lenz Tattooing.
- Gland, prostate A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. Chestnut shaped, the…
- Fear of heights An abnormal and persistent fear of heights. Sufferers experience severe anxiety even though they realize as a…
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Cholecystectomy: Rem of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) by laparoscopy. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is…