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Tonotopic
Pertaining to the spatial arrangement of where sound is perceived, transmitted, or received. There is tonotopy in the cochlea, the small snail-like structure in the inner ear that sends information about sound to the brain. There is also…
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- Pistol-shot pulse See: Pulse, water hammer
- Dystonia, focal, due to torticollis See: Focal dystonia due to torticollis
- GOO Gastric outlet obstruction
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- Syndrome, Conn Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone (pronounced al-do-ster-one) by a tumor that contains tissue…
- Foramen of Magendie An opening from the fourth ventricle, which is one in a system of four communicating cavities called…
- Burning mouth syndrome An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
- Crepitus A clinical sign in medicine characterized by a peculiar crackling, crinkly, or grating feeling or sound under…
- PCO disease >Irregular or no periods >Acne >Obesity, and >Excess hair growth. All women with PCO have irregular or no…
- Anemia Anemia: The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal…