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Lithotripsy, percutaneous nephro- (PNL)
A technique for removing large and/or dense stones and staghorn stones. PNL is done via a port created by puncturing the kidney through the skin and enlarging the access port to 1 cm (about 3/8 inch) in diameter. There is no surgical…
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- Regulatory region A region of a chromosome that controls gene expression. In terms of DNA, it is a regulatory sequence
- Bronchus One of the large air tubes leading from the trachea to the lungs that convey air to and from the lungs. The…
- Forensics, DNA DNA:See: DNA forensics
- Hair loss Hair loss: Hair loss is the thinning of hair on the scalp. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia…
- Abdominal hysterectomy Surgical removal of the uterus (a hysterectomy) done through an incision made in the abdominal wall. As…
- Sylvius, aqueduct of A canal that communicates between the third and fourth ventricles in a system of four communicating cavities…
- ADU Accessory dwelling unit
- Extradural hematoma See: Epidural hematoma
- Conjoined twins See: Conjoined twin
- Phalanx Anatomically, any one of the bones in the fingers or toes. (Plural: phalanges.) There are 3 phalanges (the…
- Labyrinth The maze of canals in the inner ear. The labyrinth is the portion of the ear that is responsible for sensing…