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BF
Abbreviation for 'black female' used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results of their physical examination. For example, a WDWNBF = well developed, well nourished black female; WDWNWF = well developed, well nourished white…
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- Irradiation, food See: Food irradiation
- Baylisascaris Infection by the raccoon roundworm. Baylisascaris procyonis is found commonly in raccoons. When infective…
- Joint, acromioclavicular The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located between the acromion (a projection of the scapula that forms the…
- Vaccine, Sabin The oral polio vaccine (OPV) developed by the Polish-born American microbiologist Albert B. Sabin (1906-93)
- CWD Chronic wasting disease
- Dysuria Painful or difficult urination. This includes burning on urination. Dysuria is most commonly due to bacterial…
- Hippocampus An area buried deep in the forebrain that helps regulate emotion and memory. Functionally, the hippocampus is…
- Transfusion medicine Blood transfusion and blood conservation are the complementary activities that constitute the clinical arena…
- Vena cava syndrome, superior The symptoms that result from compression of the large vein that carries blood down to the heart. The…
- Side effects Problems that occur when treatment goes beyond the desired effect. Or problems that occur in addition to the…
- Neuropsychologist A psychologist who has completed special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders, and who…