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Storm surge
The onshore rush of sea or lake water caused primarily by the high winds that are associated with a landfalling hurricane, typhoon, or tropical cyclone and secondarily by the low pressure of the storm. The term tidal surge is often…
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Show more- Dermal Pertaining to the skin. From the Greek word derma for skin
- Infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast Breast: Infiltrating ductal carcinoma is one of several recognized specific patterns of cancer of the breast…
- Homo erectus A primate believed to have been an extinct ancestor of modern humans being (Homo sapiens). Known to have been…
- Hepatitis, viral Liver inflammation caused by viruses. Specific hepatitis viruses have been labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G…
- Prostatectomy, retropubic See: Retropubic prostatectomy
- Goiter, iodide Just as too little iodine can cause thyroid disease, so may prolonged intake of too much iodine also lead to…
- Xiphoid process A pointed cartilage attached to the lower end of the breastbone or sternum, the smallest and lowest division…
- Water blister A blister with clear watery contents that is not purulent (does not contain pus) and is not sanguineous (does…
- Histology The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope. Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to…
- Doraphobia An abnormal and persistent fear of fur. Sufferers of this fear avoid fur-bearing animals such as dogs, cats…
- Rigor A word with two different but related meanings in medicine:1. A chill, usually with shivering, as at the…
- Food-insecure Referring to the situation when people need to live with hunger and fear starvation