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Aneurysm, arteriosclerotic
See: Arteriosclerotic aneurysm
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Show more- Jugular vein, internal The deeper of the two jugular veins in the neck that drain blood from the head, brain, face and neck and…
- Rep 1) Roentgen equivalent physical, a unit of absorbed radiation approximately equivalent to one roentgen. 2) An…
- Analytic sensitivity The lowest level of a substance that can be detected by an analytic method
- Bag of waters Popular name for the amniotic sac together with the amniotic fluid within it. The amniotic sac is formed by…
- ENT physician A medical specialist who is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck…
- Syndrome, Alagille Also known as arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by jaundice in the newborn…
- EOG Electro-oculography. A type of electrophysiologic retinal testing
- Psychosis, Othello See: Othello syndrome
- Sexagenarian Someone in his or her sixties. See also: Age by decade
- Hypnosis A part of healing from ancient times. The induction of trance states and the use of therapeutic suggestion…
- P53 A tumor suppressor. The designation 'p53' stands for 'protein 53 kilodaltons' in size. p53 is a specific…
- A. baumannii Acinetobacter baumannii. See: Acinetobacter