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Digital rectal exam
): An exam to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal. The digital rectal exam is an important…
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- Vulvar cancer See: Cancer of the vulva
- Calcium A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is added to bones by cells…
- Coefficient of inbreeding A measure of how close two people are genetically to each another. The coefficient of inbreeding, symbolized…
- Syndrome, Perrault See: Perrault syndrome
- Familial breast cancer A number of factors have been identified that increase the risk of breast cancer. One of the strongest of…
- Sphenoid bone A prominent, irregular, wedge-shaped bone at the base of the skull. The sphenoid bone has been called the…
- Abortion, therapeutic An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or induced abortion. As opposed to…
- Bones, axial There are 80 axial bones, comprised of 29 bones in the head and 51 bones in the trunk
- Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGOT is released into blood when the liver or…
- Reportable disease A disease that must be reported to federal, state, or local health officials when diagnosed. Reportable…