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Orgasm
The climax of coitus, consisting of a series of involuntary muscle contractions in the anus, lower pelvic muscles, and sexual organs, accompanied by a sudden release of endorphins providing a feeling of euphoria. In the male, orgasm…
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Show more- Gluten A protein found in wheat or related grains and many foods that we eat. Gluten can be found in a large variety…
- Gland, lacrimal See: Lacrimal gland
- Prematurity Historically, the definition of prematurity was 2500 grams (about 5 1/2 pounds) or less at birth. The current…
- Ileus Obstruction of the intestine due to it being paralyzed. The paralysis does not need to be complete to cause…
- Toe sign An important neurologic examination based upon what the toes do when the sole of the foot is stimulated. If…
- Tamponade, pericardial A life-threatening situation in which there is such a large amount of fluid (usually blood) inside the…
- Albinism A group of genetic disorders in which there is partial or total lack of the pigment melanin in the eyes…
- Movement, fetal Movement of the fetus in the womb. The first fetal movements felt by the mother during pregnancy (quickening)…
- Radiosensitive Sensitive to X-rays and other forms of radiant energy. For example, a tumor may be radiosensitive, and…
- Scutellaria barbata A Chinese herb that belongs to a group of herbs named Scutellaria (scullcap or skullcap). It is related to…
- Locoregional Limited to a local region. See also: Locoregional anesthesia; Locoregional metastasis
- Bone, blade Familiar term for the scapula, also called the shoulder blade or wing bone, the flat triangular bone at the…