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Bulbar conjunctiva
That part of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane of the eye, which covers the outer surface of the eye. The other part of the conjunctiva is the palpebral conjunctiva, which lines the inside of the eyelids. The bulbar conjunctiva is also…
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- Oropharynx The area of the throat that is at the back of the mouth. The oropharynx is in contrast to the nasopharynx…
- Suppurative arthritis The part of the larynx above the glottis (where the vocal cords are located). The supraglottic larynx…
- Avuncular 1. Literally, relating to an uncle. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3 In medical…
- Serum hepatitis Hepatitis B.
- Hypoxia-ischemia See hypoxia. Ischemia refers to blood flow to cells and organs that is not sufficient to maintain their…
- Ferroniere A jewel held to the forehead by a chain worn by women in France and Italy in the 16th century to hide the…
- Proxy, health care A health care proxy is one form of advance medical directive. Advance medical directives pertain to treatment…
- Stent, coated See: Coated stent
- Pain, abdominal See: Abdominal pain
- Histiocytosis, Hand-Schuller-Christian A disease in which histiocytes start to multiply and attack the tissues or organs of the patient. The disease…
- Venous claudication Limping and/or pain due to inadequate venous drainage, poor return of blood by the veins, from the legs