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IPV
Abbreviation for intelligence quotient, an attempt to measure the intelligence of someone. The IQ score is usually based upon the results of a written test. To calculate the IQ, the person's mental age (as determined by a test) is divided…
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Show more- Tetrapeptide A peptide consisting of four amino acids
- Scrofulous 1. Literally, relating to scrofula (tuberculosis of the lymph nodes, particularly of the neck). 2…
- Xanthoma, planar A type of xanthoma characterized by flat yellow-to-orange patches or pimples that cluster together on the skin
- Rx A medical prescription. The symbol 'Rx' is usually said to stand for the Latin word 'recipe' meaning 'to…
- Abuse, psychological child Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after…
- Nerve, accessory See: Accessory nerve
- Pulmonary artery catheter Also called a Swan-Ganz catheter. A light flexible balloon-tipped tube that is introduced into the pulmonary…
- Electromagnetic field therapy See: Magnet therapy
- Otoplasty Otoplasty: Plastic surgery to reshape the outer ear.
- Medicine, legal See: Legal medicine
- Sinus tachycardia A fast heartbeat (tachycardia) because of rapid firing of the sinoatrial (sinus) node. The sinoatrial (or…
- Hemiplegic Pertaining to hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body.