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Microdosimetry
A technique for measuring the microscopic distribution of energy, useful with different types of radiation. Microdosimetry provides the scientific underpinnings for the measurement of radiation. It is vitally important to both radiation…
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- Nail grooves See: Beau's lines
- Vitamin A >Beta carotene: An antioxidant which protects cells against oxidation damage that can lead to cancer. Beta…
- Duane and radial ray anomaly with deafness See: Okihiro syndrome
- Bacillary angiomatosis A bacterial infection due to a cat scratch most often seen today in people with HIV. The disease…
- Douche A stream of water directed at any part of the body or any body cavity, often into the vagina, for cleansing…
- ABR (auditory brainstem response) Abbreviation for auditory brainstem response. See: ABR test
- Salpingo-oophorectomy Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
- Lymph node The first lymph node ("gland") to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor. Which lymph node is the sentinel…
- Angiomyxoma, aggressive A slow-growing tumor of stromal cells which occurs primarily in the genital and pelvic regions. This tumor is…
- Lawson Wilkins See: Wilkins, Lawson
- Contact healing Another name for the alternative medicine practice of laying on of hands. See: Laying on of hands. See also…