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Laparoscope
An instrument through which structures within the abdomen and pelvis can be seen. A small surgical incision (cut) is made in the abdominal wall to permit the laparoscope to enter the abdomen or pelvis. A diversity of tubes can be pushed…
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- Lymphoma, lymphoblastic A rapidly moving, aggressive form of lymphoma most often seen in children or young adults. Treatment may be…
- Duct, hepatic See: Hepatic duct
- Beijerinck, Martinus W. (1851-1931) Dutch microbiologist who was the first person to use the term 'virus' for the invisible…
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Abbreviated ERCP. A procedure done to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and…
- Tubule A small tube.
- Smad3 A protein in a pathway that helps prevent tumors. Smad3 is a player in a cellular network relay system called…
- Fear of crossing bridges An abnormal and persistent fear of crossing bridges. Sufferers of this phobia experience undue anxiety even…
- Palatine bone A bone behind the maxilla which enters into the formation of the hard palate (hence, the name 'palatine')…
- Parasitemia The presence of a parasite in the blood. For example, malarial parasitemia. Parasitemia is analogous to…
- Minor salivary gland A small gland which produces saliva. There are numerous minor salivary glands distributed within the mouth…