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Pleura
The thin covering that protects and cushions the lungs. The pleura is made up of two layers of tissue that are separated by a small amount of fluid.
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- Drug, tocolytic A medication that can inhibit labor, slow down or halt the contractions of the uterus. Tocolytic agents are…
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- Staging, laparoscopic See: Laparoscopic staging
- Neonatologist A specialist in the care of the newborn.
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