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Show more- Tumor registry Recorded information about the status of patients with tumors. Although a registry was originally the place…
- Vaccinia, disseminated See Progressive vaccinia
- Livid Black and blue.
- Aromasin Brand name of exemestane, an oral antiestrogen. Aromasin inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal glands…
- Sphenoid 1. Shaped like a wedge. 2. Relating to the sphenoid bone (which is wedge-shaped)
- Varco See: Varco, Richard L.
- Polymorphic Pertaining to a polymorphism, a variation in the DNA that is too common to be due merely to new mutation. A…
- Phenotype The appearance of an individual, which results from the interaction of the person's genetic makeup and his or…
- Study, stomach emptying Also called a gastric emptying study, this test evaluates the emptying of food from the stomach. For a…
- Syndrome, Aarskog See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome
- Flatus Gas in the intestinal tract or passed through the anus. The intestinal gases are hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon…
- Massage The manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues and promote…