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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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- Lateral 1. In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body…
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- MRD Minimal residual disease, evidence for the presence of residual malignant cells, even when so few cancer…
- Motor neuron disease A group of neurological diseases characterized by steadily progressive deterioration of the motor neurons in…
- Scabicide A medication used to treat scabies. Although they were the most effective treatment, pyrethrin- based…
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