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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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- Protocol, Bruce See: Bruce protocol
- Gastric volvulus See: Volvulus
- Prescription abbreviations A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or…
- Pistol-shot pulse See: Pulse, water hammer
- Palmar surface The palm or grasping side of the hand
- DGS See: DiGeorge syndrome
- Calcification The process of building bone by suffusing tissues with calcium salts. Also called ossification
- Approved drug A medication approved for marketing. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must approve a…
- PVC Premature ventricular contraction. See: Extrasystole
- MDCT Multidetector computed tomography
- Co-payment A payment made by an individual who has health insurance, usually at the time a service is received, to…