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Laceration
A cut. All that is required to care for most cuts is to wash them with soap and water and keep them clean and dry. Putting alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine onto cuts can delay healing and should be avoided. Seek medical care early if…
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- Proteus syndrome A disturbance of cell growth including benign tumors under the skin, overgrowth of the body, often more on…
- Bony syndactyly A condition in which the bones of fingers or toes are joined together. Bony syndactyly is the opposite of…
- Penicillin Penicillin: The most famous of all antibiotics, named for the fungal mold Penicillium notatum from which it…
- Decompress 1. In general, to remove pressure physically or emotionally.2. In surgery, to remove pressure on a structure…
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- Fragile X syndrome Fragile X syndrome: One of the most common causes of inherited mental retardation and neuropsychiatric…
- Artificial abortion An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an induced or therapeutic abortion. As opposed…
- L1-L5 (lumbar vertebrae) The symbols L1 through L5 represent the five lumbar vertebrae. The lumbar vertebrae are situated between the…
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