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Physician assistant (PA)
>Medical histories and physical examinations: a PA is usually can perform histories and physical examinations that do not go beyond a particular level. >Laboratory tests: a PA can order any test which he or she is competent to interpret…
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- Erythroplakia A reddened patch with a velvety surface found in the mouth
- Mitochondrial Referring to mitochondria. The mitochondria are normal structures called organelles in cells. They are…
- Gingivitis Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will…
- Endometrioma Part of the condition known as endometriosis. Endometrioma is a type of cyst formed when endometrial tissue…
- Autotransplantation The process of transplanting tissue from one part of the body to another in the same individual. The…
- End stage The last phase in the course of a progressive disease. As in end-stage liver disease, end-stage lung disease…
- Telangiectasia perstans A form of mastocytosis that usually affects adults, characterized by the presence of multiple hyperpigmented…