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Nasal septum hematoma
An accumulation of blood within the nasal septum, the wall inside the nose that runs down the middle dividing it into two sides. Most nasal septum hematomas are due to trauma. Treatment is incision (to drain the blood from the hematoma)…
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Show more- Foramen, intervertebral See: Intervertebral foramen
- FBLN5 The gene encoding the protein known as fibulin 5. See: Fibulin 5
- Adhesive capsulitis Constant severe limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder due to scarring around the shoulder joint…
- Rubella immunization The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is…
- LGV Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Marker gene A detectable genetic trait or segment of DNA that can be identified and tracked. A marker gene can serve as a…
- Evolution The continuing process of change, especially in reference to natural selection. Charles Darwin (1809-82)…
- Eye Institute, National (NEI) One of the US National Institutes of Health, NEI's mission is to 'conduct and support research, training…
- Microsurgery Surgery through a microscope. Microsurgery is used to operate on very small structures, often requires…
- Rib, vertebral One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be 'vertebral' if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- Fornix uteri The fornix of the uterus refers to the anterior (front) and posterior (back) recesses into which the upper…
- Buruli ulcer A disorder caused by infection with a member of the family of bacteria that causes tuberculosis and leprosy…