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Shunt, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic
A shunt that allows blood from the portal circulation (that supplies the liver) to flow into the systemic (general) circulation. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt involves catheterization of a hepatic (liver) vein by the…
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- ALS2 See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2
- Cauterization The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called diathermy or electrodiathermy.
- QRS complex The deflections in the tracing of the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), comprising the Q, R, and S waves, that…
- Radiology, interventional The use of image guidance methods to gain access to the deepest interior of most organs and organ systems…
- Vaginal hysterectomy Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus through a surgical incision made within the vagina. With a vaginal…
- NG Nasogastric
- Macular hole A hole in the macula, the tiny oval area made up of millions of nerve cells located at the center of the…
- Allopathy The system of medical practice which treats disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different…
- Antithyroglobulin An antibody directed against thyroglobulin which is a key protein in the thyroid gland essential to the…
- Melittin The principal toxic component in bee venom. Melittin is a relatively short peptide consisting of 26 amino…
- Vertebral artery A key artery located in the back of the neck that carries blood from the heart to the brain