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Intussusception
Intussusception: Telescoping (prolapse) of a portion of the intestine within another immediately adjacent portion of intestine. This decreases the supply of blood to the affected part of the intestine, and frequently leads to intestinal…
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Show more- Stirrup The stapes, one of the three bones in the middle ear. See: Stapes
- Vasodilators Agents that act as blood vessel dilators (vasodilators) and open vessels by relaxing their muscular walls…
- Sclero- Pertaining to both the sclera and the conjunctiva. The sclera, a tough white outer coat that covers most of…
- Surgery, GERD (fundoplication) A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Cardiac ventricle One of the two lower chambers of the heart. The right ventricle is the chamber that receives blood from the…
- Retina, detached A retina that separates from its connection at the back of the eye. The process of retinal detachment is…
- Allergic rhinitis, seasonal Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) which occurs during a specific season
- Seven day diet The Seven day diet is any weight loss plan designed to be followed for seven days at a time. There are many…
- Jaundice, obstructive Jaundice caused by obstruction of the bile ducts, as with gallstones. Additional symptoms of obstructive…
- Cryosurgery Treatment performed with an instrument that freezes and destroys abnormal tissue. See also cryotherapy.
- Forceps, obstetrical An instrument designed as an aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. Forceps may be used to ease delivery or…
- Tube, swallowing See: Swallowing tube