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Ventricle, third
>Lateral ventricles: The lateral ventricles are in the cerebral hemispheres, one in each hemisphere. Each lateral ventricle consists of a triangular central body and four horns. The lateral ventricles communicate with the third ventricle…
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- Kneecap The medical name for the kneecap is the patella. Whichever name -- kneecap or patella -- you prefer, it is…
- Laryngectomee A person who has had his or her larynx (voice box) removed. A partial laryngectomy preserves the voice. The…
- Deficiency, GALT Lack of the enzyme called GALT (galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase) which causes the genetic metabolic…
- Basal cells Small, round cells found in the lower part, or base, of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin
- Ordre des Medecins The Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins. The French equivalent of the American Medical Association (the…
- Runt-related transcription factor 1 See: Runx-1
- Syndrome, fetal alcohol (FAS) The sum total of a person's problems caused by maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy
- Appendix rupture Rupture of appendix
- Benzene A sweet smelling, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and…
- Antithyroid drug A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and…
- Punch biopsy A biopsy performed using a punch, an instrument for cutting and removing a disk of tissue. For example, a…