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- Syndrome, Bernard A complex of abnormal findings, namely sinking in of one eyeball, ipsilateral ptosis (drooping of the upper…
- Zenker's diverticulum See: Zenker diverticulum
- DRVs (Daily Reference Values) A deficiency of tears. The main symptom is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye…
- Barotrauma, sinus See: Sinus barotrauma
- Patellar Pertaining to the patella, the kneecap by another name, the familiar small bone planted in the front of the…
- Laryngeal stenosis Narrowing or constricting of the larynx, the voice box
- Disorder, orgasmic See: Anorgasmia
- Thymine (T) One member of the base pair A-T (adenine-thymine) in DNA.
- Chemotherapy, topical Chemotherapy, topical: Treatment with an anticancer drug in a lotion, ointment or cream that is applied to…
- MCAT The Medical College Admissions Test, a test that is required of all applicants to medical school in the U.S…
- Choanal Pertaining to the choana, the passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. The choana is…