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Cage, thoracic
The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages (that attach the ribs to the sternum). A cage is an enclosure made of 'open work' that usually houses animals. The thoracic cage…
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Show more- Aneurysm, miliary An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an…
- Torpor Sluggishness, dullness, languor, lassitude, stupor, torpidity. People can fall into a state of torpor, as can…
- Onychogryposis Abnormally thick curved fingernails or toenails. From the Greek onyx, nail + gryposis, curvature
- Palpate To touch or feel. For example, the edge of an enlarged liver may be palpated below the rib cage. From the…
- Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy See: Corneal dystrophy, Fuchs endothelial
- Insomnia, fatal familial See Fatal familial insomnia
- ZIP code, protein An informal name for a molecular cell biology system of signals or 'address tags' that guide the movement of…
- Anorexia, cancer See: Cancer anorexia
- Gingivitis, Vincent This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead…
- Panic disorder Panic disorder: A disorder characterized by sudden attacks of fear and panic. The episodes may resemble a…
- Costal margin The lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage
- Alport syndrome An hereditary condition characterized by kidney disease, sensorineural (nerve) deafness and sometimes eye…