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Cancer of the vulva
An uncommon cancer of women in which the malignancy is in the vulva, the outer part of the vagina, that includes the labia. Cancer of the vulva occurs mainly in women over 50 although it is becoming more common in younger women. Clues may…
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Show more- Intervertebral foramen An opening between vertebrae through which nerves leave the spine and extend to other parts of the body. Also…
- Renal capsule The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds each kidney
- Quadrant A quarter. For example, the liver is in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
- Seizure, local See: Partial seizure
- Trichina spiralis Is a parasitic worm that lives in the intestines and causes a serious illness known as trichinosis. The eggs…
- Reactive arthritis Reactive arthritis: A chronic form of arthritis featuring the following three conditions: (1) inflamed…
- Warfarin, teratogenicity of Warfarin, teratogenicity of: The anticoagulant warfarin (COUMADIN) is a known teratogen, an agent that can…
- Emphysema Emphysema: 1) A lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation of air in the lung's many tiny air sacs, a…
- Pyuria Pus in the urine. Pyuria is a sign of inflammation often related to infection
- R (symbol) This much-used symbol has many meanings in medicine. They include: > >Respiration: a nurse's note of 'R20' is…
- Bariatric Pertaining to bariatrics, the field of medicine concerned with weight loss
- Sweat gland The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the…