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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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- Tick, American dog See American dog tick
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- MDMA Abbreviation for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine. See: Ecstasy
- Iridectomy The process of making a hole in the iris by surgically removing a full-thickness piece from the iris
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- Enterococcus Bacteria normally found in the feces of people and many animals. Two types of enterococci -- Enterococcus…