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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Patient autonomy
The right of patients to make decisions about their medical care without their health care provider trying to influence the decision. Patient autonomy does allow for health care providers to educate the patient but does not allow the…
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Show more- Ectodermosis erosiva pluriorificialis See: Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a substance that has been detected in patients with certain tumors, namely…
- History, developmental An account of how and when a person met developmental milestones, such as walking and talking. For adults…
- Hormone, thyrotropin A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…
- Descending aorta The descending aorta is the part of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, that runs down through the…
- Collagen IV alpha 5 See: COL4A5
- Bony tarsus The bony tarsus is made up of 7 bones that are situated between the bones of the lower leg and the metatarsus…
- Vibrotactile aid A mechanical instrument that helps individuals who are deaf to detect and interpret sounds through their…
- Advanced paternal age A man who is age 40 years or older at the time of conception. (There is no universally accepted definition of…
- Medication, antiviral An drug that kills viruses or suppresses their replication and, hence, inhibits their capability to multiply…
- Paraffin dip A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted…
- Emergency department The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving…