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Cesarian section
The obstetrical procedure is often spelled this way in the U.S. with just an 'e' although the Roman emperor remains Caesar in America with an 'ae'. Also referred to as a C-section. No matter what, it is a procedure in which a baby, rather…
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- Symphysiotomy A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit…
- Cataract, nuclear A cataract that occurs in the center (the nucleus) of the lens. See: Cataract
- Shy-Drager syndrome A mysterious progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems, also called multiple system…
- DNA technology, recombinant A series of procedures used to join together (recombine) DNA segments. A recombinant DNA molecule is…
- Melanoma of the eye See: Intraocular melanoma
- Male internal genitalia The internal genital structures of the male that are concerned with reproduction, including the testis…
- Chamber, anterior The space in the eye that is behind the cornea and in front of the iris. The cornea is the outer…
- Stent, medicated See: Coated stent
- Disease, new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Abbreviated nvCJD. A human disease thought due to the same infectious agent as bovine spongiform…
- Affect The emotional tone a person expresses. A person's affect may be appropriate or inappropriate to the…
- Deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis: A blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg. The clot can break off as…