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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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Hospital gown
A short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being examined or treated in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. Hospital gowns are generally disliked by patients as skimpy, ugly, ill-fitting garments often leaves one´s…
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- Neuritis Inflammation of nerves.
- Neuropsychologist A psychologist who has completed special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders, and who…
- Rectal bleeding Rectal bleeding: Blood passed rectally. Blood in the stool can be bright red or maroon in color. Larger…
- Dyskinesia Difficulty or distortion in performing voluntary movements, as in tic, chorea, spasm, or myoclonus. The term…
- Blood bank A place where blood is collected from donors, typed, separated into components, stored, and prepared for…
- Facial nerve The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve. It is a mixed nerve that has fibers both going out and coming…
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- Typhoid See: Typhoid fever