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Genitalia, female external
See: Female external genitalia
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- Lytic Suffix having to do with lysis (destruction), as in hemolytic anemia, the excessive destruction of red blood…
- Peer review Scrutiny by one's peers (equals). Peer-reviewed articles appearing in medical journals have been scrutinized…
- Syndrome, lipodystrophy A disturbance of lipid (fat) metabolism that involves the partial or total absence of fat and often the…
- ANC The absolute neutrophil count, the number of white blood cells (WBCs) that are neutrophils. The ANC is not…
- PCP Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. A parasitic infection of the lungs that is particularly common and…
- Acute phase reactant See: Acute-phase protein
- Colostrum A sticky white or yellow fluid secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days…
- Drug, over-the-counter (OTC) A drug for which a prescription is not needed