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GYN
Short for gynecology and gynecologist. A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs. The word 'gynecology' comes from the Greek gyno, gynaikos meaning woman + logia meaning study, so…
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- Third ventricle >Lateral ventricles: The lateral ventricles are in the cerebral hemispheres, one in each hemisphere. Each…
- XRT Medical abbreviation for radiotherapy
- Naris One of the two nares, the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow in and out or, more simply, a…
- Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome A number of diseases, also known as hemorrhagic fever, characterized by an abrupt onset of high fever and…
- Breech birth Literally, delivery of the baby by the buttocks first, rather than the head as is usual. Breech birth is more…
- Asexual 1. Without sexual desire or interest. Someone with seemingly no sexual drive. 2. Referring to reproduction…
- Disease, Minamata A disorder caused by methyl mercury poisoning that was first described in the inhabitants of Minamata Bay…
- Battered child syndrome A disease in which children are physically abused. The battered child syndrome is a form of child abuse. Not…
- Rheumatologist, pediatric A physician who specializes in providing comprehensive care to children (as well as their families) with…
- AQP Aquaporin