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Normal pressure hydrocephalus
A specific form of hydrocephalus in which the central cavities of the inner brain (the ventricles) enlarge at the expense of the substance of the brain, while the pressure of the CSF remains within normal range. Normal pressure…
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- Costal margin The lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage
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- Iliac horns Symmetrical bilateral central posterior iliac processes. In other words, horn-like malformations of the crest…
- Saturated fat A fat that is solid at room temperature and comes chiefly from animal food products. Some examples are…
- Hysterectomy, complete Hysterectomy, complete: Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Also called a total hysterectomy
- Diabetes insipidus Diabetes insipidus: Excessive urination and extreme thirst as a result of inadequate output of the pituitary…
- Crossed embolism Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel…
- Pons A specific section of the brain formed by the rounded prominence on the front surface of the brainstem. (The…