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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Show more- Congenital anomaly Something that is unusual or different at birth. A minor anomaly is defined as an unusual anatomic feature…
- CHD Congenital heart disease, a malformation of the heart or the large blood vessels near the heart. The term…
- Measles immunization The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is…
- Autochthonous (Pronounced au-toch-tho-nous)1. Native. Poison ivy is an autochthonous plant. 2. Found in the place where it…
- Video-assisted resection Surgery that is aided by the use of a video camera that projects and enlarges the image on a television…
- Abrasion An abrasion or 'excoriation' is a wearing away of the upper layer of skin as a result of applied friction…
- Disease, Anderson-Fabry See: Fabry disease
- Coma Coma: A state of deep unarousable unconsciousness. Coma may occur as the result of numerous causes including…
- RX Medical abbreviation for treatment
- Exhibitionism Ashing'): Exhibitionism is characterized by intense, sexually arousing fantasies, urges or behaviors…
- Brace, foot-drop See Ankle-foot orthosis
- Systolic The blood pressure when the heart is contracting. It is specifically the maximum arterial pressure during…