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- Histology The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope. Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to…
- Venin Snake venom (poison).
- Lupus in pregnancy Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy, a high-risk situation. The high risks are to both the…
- Ventilation, mechanical Use of a machine called a ventilator or respirator to improve the exchange of air between the lungs and the…
- Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Palpebral fissure The opening for the eyes between the eyelids.
- Taenia In medicine, taenia is a genus (group) of large tapeworms some of which are parasitic in humans. In anatomy…
- Foot The end of the leg on which a person normally stands and walks. The foot is an extremely complex anatomic…
- Bernard, Christiaan South African surgeon (1922-2001) who pioneered cardiac transplantation. Dr. Bernard did the world's first…
- Study, preclinical A study to test a drug, procedure or medical treatment in animals. The aim is to collect data in support of…