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Hernia, diaphragmatic
Hernia: Passage of a loop of bowel through the diaphragm muscle. This type of hernia occurs as the bowel from the abdomen 'herniates' upward through the diaphragm into the chest (thoracic) cavity. Diaphragmatic hernias may be congenital or…
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- Macrobiotic diet A diet concept that incorporates Ayurvedic principles of food combining, relies mainly on whole grains and…
- Hives Hives: A raised, itchy area of skin that is usually a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be rounded or…
- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis A kind of laser eye surgery designed to change the shape of the cornea to eliminate or reduce the need for…
- Meibomitis See: Meibomianitis
- Meniscus, medial knee The word 'meniscus' refers to a crescent-shaped structure. The medial meniscus of the knee is a thickened…
- Mesothelioma Mesothelioma: A malignant tumor of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the thin lining on the surface of the…
- Fibroma, cemento-ossifying Fibroma, cemento-ossifying: A hard fibrous lesion that continues to grow, sometimes to very large size…
- Endoplasmic reticulum A structure within cells that is an extension of the nuclear membrane and in which proteins slated to become…
- Abscess, skin See: Skin abscess
- Uvula The small piece of soft tissue that can be seen dangling down from the soft palate over the back of the…