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Gum disease
Gum disease: Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and holds them in place. Gum disease is caused by toxins secreted by bacteria in 'plaque' that accumulate over time along the gum…
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Show more- Appendix epididymis A small cystic projection from the surface of the epididymis which represents a remnant the embryologic…
- Age of father See: Paternal age
- Tarsus, bony See: Bony tarsus
- Flexural psoriasis A form of psoriasis found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds)…
- Dialysis machine Dialysis machine: A machine that filters a patient's blood to remove excess water and waste products when the…
- Re-uptake See: Reuptake
- Vessel, afferent A vessel that carries blood toward the heart. A vein or venule
- Table An old-fashioned but convenient household measure of capacity. A tablespoon holds about 3 teaspoons, each…
- Rheumatism, psychogenic Rheumatism in which the patient reports inconsistent pains of muscles and joints that do not correspond to…
- Retropubic prostatectomy Surgical removal of the prostate through an incision in the abdomen. NTER>
- Radial >Pertaining to the radius, the smaller bone in the forearm. The radial artery is so named because of its…
- Myoclonic seizure A seizure characterized by jerking (myoclonic) movements of a muscle or muscle group, without loss of…