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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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- Beta-agonist A bronchodilator medicine that opens the airways by relaxing the muscles around the airways that may tighten…
- Rib cage The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Spastic colitis A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility)…
- Dural Pertaining to the dura
- Nurse, registered A nurse who has completed a two- to four-year degree program in nursing, and provides direct patient care for…
- Lamin A Abbreviated LMNA. A gene on chromosome 1 that encodes a protein which is a key component of the membrane…
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy A rapidly progressive, often fatal viral infection of the brain. Commonly abbreviated as PML. PML is believed…
- Dysphagia Difficulty in swallowing, swallowing problems. Dysphagia is due to problems in nerve or muscle control. It is…
- Disease, guinea worm See: Guinea worm disease
- Peccant Unhealthy. Causing illness or disease. Peccant is one of those rarely used but apt words. The behaviors --…
- Blood pH The acidity or alkalinity of blood. The pH of any fluid is the measure of the hydrogen ion (H-)…