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Diaphragmatic hernia
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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- Adeno- Prefix referring to a gland, as in adenoma and adenopathy. From the Greek aden meaning originally 'an acorn'…
- Dural sac The membranous sac that encases the spinal cord within the bony structure of the vertebral column. Dural…
- Omphalocele A birth defect in which part of the intestine, covered only by a thin transparent membrane, protrudes outside…
- Itch, jellyfish An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Seizure, partial See: Partial seizure
- Aerotitis Middle ear problems due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when a plane descends to land. The problems…
- Vaginoscopy The use of a viewing instrument to visualize the vaginal canal. Most commonly, a form of endoscope is used in…
- Cranial A genetic (inherited) disorder of bone development characterized by: 1. Typical cranial and facial…
- Ancylostoma infection Hookworm, an intestinal parasite that usually causes diarrhea or cramps. Heavy infestation with hookworm can…
- Ear, malrotated See Ear, slanted
- System, sympathetic nervous A part of nervous system that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood…