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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Evidence-based medicine
The judicious use of the best current evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is mean to integrate clinical expertise with the best available research evidence and patient…
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Show more- Gonadotropin Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the function of the male or female gonads…
- Femoral artery A large artery that starts in the lower abdomen and goes down into the thigh The femoral artery starts as a…
- Calculus 1. A stone within the body, such as a stone in the urinary tract. 2. The calcium salt deposits on the teeth…
- Syndrome, economy class The formation of blood clots in veins deep within the legs -- deep vein thrombosis -- occurring during (or…
- Minamata disease A disorder caused by methyl mercury poisoning that was first described in the inhabitants of Minamata Bay…
- Avulse To separate or tear away a body part, as from an accident or surgery. While playing football, he avulsed a…
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- Atherosclerotic aneurysm The most common type of aneurysm, affecting the abdominal portion of the aorta and other large arteries…
- Microphallus An abnormally small penis. Also called micropenis. In medical practice, the dimension of the penis that is…
- Oxygen mask A mask that covers the mouth and nose, and is hooked up to an oxygen tank. It delivers oxygen directly to the…
- Appendicitis Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, the small worm-like projection from the first part of the colon…
- Hydroxyurea In Greek mythology, a goddess considered to be the guardian or personification of health. Hygieia was the…