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Electronystagmogram
A recording of the eye movements, usually done to confirm the presence of nystagmus. Electronystagmogram may be done in cases of vertigo (dizziness) to determine if there is damage to the vestibular portion of the acoustic nerve. The test…
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- Cell, alpha (pancreatic) A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Glaucoma, normal pressure See: Glaucoma, normal tension
- Livid Black and blue.
- Condyloma acuminatum See: Genital wart
- Hypothermia Abnormally low body temperature. The condition needs treatment at body temperatures of 35C (95 F) or below…
- Therapeutic Relating to therapeutics, that part of medicine concerned specifically with the treatment of disease. The…
- Hormone, parathyroid See Hormone, parathormone
- Compartment syndrome A condition in which there is swelling and an increase in pressure within a limited space (a compartment)…
- Consultant An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of consultants is common in medicine…
- Lymphocyte A small white blood cell (leukocyte) that plays a large role in defending the body against disease…
- Methicillin A semisynthetic penicillin-related antibiotic, also known as Staphcillin, that once was effective against…