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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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- Caudal anesthesia Anesthesia produced by injection of a local anesthetic into the caudal canal, the sacral portion of the…
- Immunization, Td Td is the vaccine given to children over six and adults as boosters for immunity to diphtheria and tetanus
- Polyclonal Derived from different cells. As opposed to monoclonal
- Prothrombin mutation G20210A A common genetic risk factor for thrombosis (clots) including deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This mutation in…
- Vagina, septate A vagina that is divided, usually longitudinally, to create a double vagina. This situation can be easily…
- Negative-strand RNA virus Also known as an antisense-strand RNA virus, a virus whose genetic information consists of a single strand of…
- Ileus, paralytic Paralysis of the intestine. To be termed 'paralytic ileus,' the intestinal paralysis need not be complete…
- Prescription drug A drug requiring a prescription, as opposed to an over-the-counter drug, which can be purchased without one…