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Rectal (noun)
An informal term for a digital rectal exam (DRE) done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal. The…
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- Marker, blood A sign of a disease or condition that can be isolated from a blood sample. For example, the monoclonal…
- Melanoma, juvenile Melanoma, juvenile: A benign raised pink or red scaly area typically seen on a preadolescent child's skin…
- Intraventricular In the ventricle of the heart or brain.
- Naming diseases See: Disease nomenclature
- Tricho- (prefix) Pertaining to hair. As in trichobezoar (a hair ball), trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling)…
- Intelligence, verbal Innate or learned ability to understand and answer questions given in writing or verbally
- Factitious disease by proxy See: Munchhausen syndrome by proxy
- Colostrum A sticky white or yellow fluid secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days…
- Ovarian Of or pertaining to the ovary
- Hepatitis A immunization When immediate protection against hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) is needed, immunoglobulins are used…
- Benign sleep myoclonus Sleep myoclonus: A distinctive disorder of sleep in infancy characterized by rhythmic myoclonic jerks (sudden…