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Biopsy, stereotactic needle
See: Stereotactic needle biopsy
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- Carbon monoxide hemoglobin See: Carboxyhemoglobin
- AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) The professional organization of American orthopaedists. Literally, the practice of child straightening…
- Hydroxyurea In Greek mythology, a goddess considered to be the guardian or personification of health. Hygieia was the…
- Lithotripsy, percutaneous nephro- (PNL) A technique for removing large and/or dense stones and staghorn stones. PNL is done via a port created by…
- Cox-1 inhibitor An agent that inhibits the action of the enzyme cox-1 (cyclooxygenase-1). The common anti-inflammatory drugs…
- Acetabulum The cup-shaped socket of the hip joint. In fact, in Latin an 'acetabulum' is cup, a vinegar cup. The…
- Dystrophy, corneal See: Corneal dystrophy
- Uniparous 1) Having produced only one offspring. Also called primiparous. 2) Producing only one offspring at a time…
- Peliosis hepatis A rare condition in which the liver contains multiple, randomly-distributed blood-filled spaces or cavities…
- DEA Every prescription written in the United States bears a DEA number, that of the prescribing doctor, the DEA…