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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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- Counseling, genetic An educational counseling process for individuals and families who have a genetic disease or who are at risk…
- Vitamin D requirement The amount of vitamin D recommended per day, which varies according to the age of the individual…
- Anencephaly A neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close…
- Descending aorta The descending aorta is the part of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, that runs down through the…
- Presbyacousia See: Presbycusis
- Liver shunt Transjugular, intrahepatic, portosystemic shunt (TIPS), is a shunt (tube) placed between the portal vein…
- Embryonic hemoglobin Hemoglobin E, the normal embryonic hemoglobin, the main type of hemoglobin found in the human embryo. The E…
- Brachial palsy See: Brachial plexus palsy
- Rehydrate To restore lost water to the body tissues and fluids. Prompt rehydration is imperative whenever dehydration…
- MRC 1. In the US, the Medical Reserve Corps. 2. In the UK and some Commonwealth countries, the Medical Research…
- Radiologist A physician specialized in radiology, the branch of medicine that uses ionizing and nonionizing radiation for…