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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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Pharmacist
A professional who fills prescriptions, and in the case of a compounding pharmacist, makes them. Pharmacists are familiar with medication ingredients, interactions, cautions, and hints. Pharmacists are thus trained to prepare and…
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Show more- Gustatory sweating Sweating on the forehead, face, scalp, and neck occurring soon after ingesting food. Some gustatory sweating…
- Alkaloid, vinca See: Vinca alkaloid
- Ephedra A medicinal herb, known scientifically as Ephedra sinica and Ephedra equisetina, also known as mahuang and…
- Myringotomy A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid behind the eardrum can then drain and usually…
- Yeast genome All of the genetic information contained in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). The genomes of particular…
- Lysine An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. A dietary essential amino acid, lysine is present in…
- X-rays during pregnancy See: Prenatal radiation exposure
- Ovarian teratoma Also called a dermoid cyst of the ovary, this is a bizarre tumor, usually benign, in the ovary that typically…
- Heterochromia Different colors
- Blue baby operation A surgical procedure for a baby who is cyanotic (blue) due to a heart malformation that prevents blood from…
- Therapy, electroconvulsive See Electroconvulsive therapy
- Cancer, esophagus See: Esophageal cancer