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Hernia, Velpeau
Hernia, Velpeau: A Velpeau hernia is a femoral hernia in front of the femoral blood vessels in the groin. (A hernia ('rupture') is a protrusion of tissue through the wall of a cavity in which it is normally contained.) The Velpeau hernia…
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- RAD51 An enzyme that coordinates recombination and that is important to the process of error-free DNA repair by…
- Atria The plural of atrium. The atria are the two smaller chambers of the heart. Each atrium consists of an open…
- Cardiologist A doctor who specializes in treating heart disorders
- Centenarian Someone who is 100 or more years old. Someone 110 years old and over (no upper limit) may also be referred to…
- Muscular dystrophy, oculopharyngeal A form of muscular dystrophy that begins in the muscles of the eyes and throat. It usually appears between…
- Vertebroplasty A nonsurgical method for the repair of vertebral fractures and compression due to osteoporosis. Broken bones…
- DNA amplification The production of multiple copies of a sequence of DNA. Repeated copying of a piece of DNA. DNA amplification…
- Association, VATER See: VATER association
- MAOI Monoamine oxidase inhibitor. One of a potent class of medications used to treat depression
- Biosafety level A specific combination of work practices, safety equipment, and facilities which are designed to minimize the…