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Granuloma
A granuloma is one of a number of forms of localized nodular inflammation found in tissues. The fact that a granuloma is localized is important. So is its nodularity. Granulomas have a typical pattern when examined under a microscope…
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- Cancer, testicular Cancer of the male sex organ (testicle) that normally produces the hormone testosterone. One of the most…
- Baseline 1. Information gathered at the beginning of a study from which variations found in the study are measured.2…
- Entomology, medical See: Medical entomology
- DRE (digital rectal exam) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Diabetic dermatology See: Diabetic skin disease
- Biliary decompression A procedure done to remove pressure on the biliary tree and permit the normal drainage of bile
- Thoracic aorta The thoracic aorta is a section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, within the chest. Specifically…
- Vector In medicine, a vector is a carrier. The best way to understand a vector is to recall its origin as a word…
- Molluscacide An agent capable of killing snails and other mollusks or of controlling their growth
- Intravenous tension The pressure of the blood within a vein, the venous pressure
- Institute, National Eye (NEI) One of the US National Institutes of Health, NEI's mission is to 'conduct and support research, training…