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Ileus, paralytic
Paralysis of the intestine. To be termed 'paralytic ileus,' the intestinal paralysis need not be complete, but it must be sufficient to prohibit the passage of food through the intestine and lead to intestinal blockage. Paralytic ileus is…
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- Syndrome, Perrault See: Perrault syndrome
- Subcutaneous Under the skin. 'Subcutaneous' implies just under the skin. With a subcutaneous injection, a needle is…
- Lymphocyte A small white blood cell (leukocyte) that plays a large role in defending the body against disease…
- X (drug caution code) Abbreviation on a medication that indicates SOS -- that the medication contains a substance such as…
- Condyloma A wartlike growth around the anus, vulva, or glans penis. There are three major types of condylomas, each of…
- Clitoridectomy See Clitorectomy
- Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer: Malignancy of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer has been called a 'silent' disease because…
- Radioactive iodine An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive. Radioactive iodine is used in diagnostic tests…
- Orthodontic treatment (dental braces) Dental braces: The use of devices to move teeth or adjust underlying bone. The ideal age for starting…
- Fornix cerebri An arching fibrous band in the brain connecting the two lobes of the cerebrum. (The cerebrum is the largest…