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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Contrast sensitivity, visual
The ability to perceive differences between an object and its background
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- D-IBS Diarrhea-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Rehydration The process of restoring lost water to the body tissues and fluids. Prompt rehydration is imperative whenever…
- CHD Congenital heart disease, a malformation of the heart or the large blood vessels near the heart. The term…
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