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Rectus
Usually refers to the rectus abdominis, a large muscle in the front of the abdomen that assists in the regular breathing movement and supports the muscles of the spine while lifting and keeping abdominal organs such as the intestines in…
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- Blood, urinary Medically called hematuria, blood in the urine can be microscopic or gross. Evaluating hematuria requires…
- Disease, single gene See Single gene disease
- Rash, yeast diaper Rash, yeast diaper: Infection in the diaper area caused by a yeast formerly called Monilia and now called…
- Cholangiogram, intravenous See: Intravenous cholangiogram
- Therapy, external beam radiation Radiation focused from a source outside the body on the affected area (for example, the cancer) within the…
- Abortion In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and…
- Feverfew An herb that has been most commonly used for migraine headaches. Feverfew can cause allergic reactions…
- Reactive arthritis Reactive arthritis: A chronic form of arthritis featuring the following three conditions: (1) inflamed…