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Multisection computed tomography
See: Multidetector computed tomography
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- Phantom vision Seeing images after total loss of eyesight
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- Sign, Tinel's An examination test that is used by doctors to detect an irritated nerve. Tinel's sign is performed by…
- Allergic conjunctivitis Inflammation of the whites of the eyes (the conjunctivae) with itching and redness of the eyes and tearing…
- Macroscopic Large enough to be seen with the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic. For example, a macroscopic tumor is…