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Carpal bone
One of the wrist bones. There are eight carpal bones that are arranged in two rows. The carpal bones articulate (come together to form a joint) proximally (on their near ends) with the long bones of the forearm -- the radius and…
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- Perineum The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva (the labial opening…
- St John's wort A flowering plant, Hypericum perforatum, also known as Perforate St John's wort, that has long been believed…
- Incontinence, fecal Inability to hold feces in the rectum. This is due to failure of voluntary control over the anal sphincters…
- Fear of depths An abnormal and persistent fear of depths. Sufferers of this fear experience anxiety even though they realize…
- Heart muscle A type of muscle with unique features only found in the heart. The heart muscle, or cardiac muscle, is…
- Ibuprofen Ibuprofen: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to treat pain, swelling, and fever…
- Fluoridation 1. In general, treatment with fluoride.2. Specifically, the addition of fluoride to a water supply to help…
- Boomeritis Injuries to older amateur athletes, especially those who are part of the Baby Boom, born when there was a…
- Lymphadenopathy-associated virus Another name for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. Please see: Lymphadenopathy virus
- Yersiniosis An infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Yersinia enterocolitica (and, less often, other forms of…