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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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Therapy, maintenance
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- Phlebotomist A person who draws blood.
- Aldosterone A hormone made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland that regulates the balance of salt and…
- Micropenis An abnormally small penis. In medical practice, the dimension of the penis that is measured is the length…
- Insemination The deposition of semen in the female reproductive tract. Under normal circumstances, the deposit is made…
- Cholangiogram, IV See: Intravenous cholangiogram
- Placenta, accessory See: Accessory placenta
- Synovial fluid The slippery fluid that lubricates joints and provides nutrients to the cartilage. Also known as the synovia
- Care, ambulatory See: Ambulatory care
- Environmental tobacco smoke Abbreviated ETS. Secondhand smoke. See: ETS.
- Weil syndrome A severe form of leptospirosis with liver disease. See: Leptospirosis
- Mucosa Having to do with a mucous membrane. For example, the oral mucosa.