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Memory, anterograde
See: Anterograde memory
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Show more- Blurred vision Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine detail. Blurred vision can occur…
- Salabrasion A technique in which salt or a salt solution is used to abrade the skin, for example to remove the pigment…
- End-of-life companion See: Doula (the second meaning)
- Eye, dry See: Dry eye
- AAP The American Academy of Pediatrics
- Sylvius, aqueduct of A canal that communicates between the third and fourth ventricles in a system of four communicating cavities…
- Lancing device A device that holds a lancet firmly, and when triggered, moves the lancet linearly ahead to prick the skin in…
- Excision 1. Surgical removal, as in the excision of a tumor. 2. The removal as if by surgery, as in base excision…
- Dermis The lower or inner layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.The dermis contains blood…
- Poisoning, antifreeze Poisoning from antifreeze which today is usually ethylene glycol -- a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with…
- Bioelectric impedance analysis A seemingly simple method for determining the lean body mass. Abbreviated BIA. There are two methods of the…
- Straight jacket See: Straitjacket