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- Biopsy, incisional See: Incisional biopsy
- DRE (digital rectal exam) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- PA (posteroanterior) In anatomy, PA stands for posteroanterior: from back-to-front. For example, a PA X-ray of the chest is taken…
- EPS Stands for ElectroPhysiologic Study, a test of the electrical conduction system of the heart (the system that…
- Familial mental retardation 1 See FMR1.
- Laboratory A place for doing tests and research procedures and preparing chemicals, etc. Although 'laboratory' looks…
- Fertile Able to conceive and bear offspring.
- Vaccine, flu The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza…
- American Academy of Pediatrics AAP. Its member pediatricians 'dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of…