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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Torture
An act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person, for a purpose such as obtaining information or a confession, punishment, intimidation or coercion, or for any reason based on…
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- Pia mater One of the meninges, the pia mater is the delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord…
- Bile acid An acid made by the liver that works with bile to break down fats. On a more technical level, bile acids are…
- Transplant, liver See: Liver transplant
- Disease, gum Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and holds them…
- Ligament, patellar See: Patellar tendon
- Teleological Serving an ultimate purpose in its design. For example, 'What is the true purpose of the nose?' That is a…
- Liposarcoma A malignant tumor that arises in fat cells in deep soft tissue, such as that inside the thigh. Most frequent…
- Agonist, LHRH A compound that is similar to LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) in structure and is able to it…
- Mathematics disorder A condition characterized by math skills that are significantly below normal, given the person's age…
- Embolism, paradoxical Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel…
- Osteonecrosis Bone death resulting from poor blood supply to an area of bone. Also known as aseptic necrosis or avascular…