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Human growth
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- Aneurysm, dissecting An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an…
- Shunt, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic A shunt that allows blood from the portal circulation (that supplies the liver) to flow into the systemic…
- Osteology The study of bones. The branch of anatomy or physical anthropology that deals with bones. Bone-ology
- International unit (IU) An international unit (IU) is an internationally accepted amount of a substance. This type of measure is used…
- Erythrophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of blushing. Sufferers of erythrophobia experience undue anxiety even though…
- Aldose reductase inhibitor A class of drugs used to prevent eye and nerve damage in diabetes. Aldose reductase is an enzyme that is…
- Basal ganglia A region consisting of 3 clusters of neurons (called the caudate nucleus, putamen, and the globus pallidus)…
- Certified professional midwife A midwife who has completed a degree in midwifery at a credentialed educational institution. Abbreviated CPM