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- Oral cholecystogram Oral cholecystogram: Abbreviated OCG. An x-ray procedure for diagnosing gallstones. The patient takes…
- Cyto (combining form) Rm denoting a cell. Derived from the Greek 'kytos' meaning 'hollow, as a cell or container.' From the same…
- Vision, tubular See: Tubular vision; Tunnel vision
- Cataract, secondary A cataract that develops secondary to another disease or surgery. The other disease may, for example, be…
- Psychiatric trauma An experience that is emotionally painful, distressful, or shocking and which may result in lasting mental…
- Nail care Care of the fingernails and toenails. Many nail problems are due to poor nail care. Recommendations for…
- Intestinal gas Intestinal gas: The complaint referred to as 'intestinal gas' is a common one and the discomfort can be quite…
- Adenosine triphosphate An important carrier of energy in cells in the body and a compound that is important in the synthesis (the…
- Good Samaritan law A law designed to protect a Good Samaritan from legal liability. Such laws usually specify that whoever in…
- Xerostomia Dry mouth. The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet due to inadequate function of the…