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Articulation
1. In speech, the production and use of speech sounds.2. In dentistry, the contact of the occlusal surfaces of the teeth.3. In anatomy, a joint An area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. An articulation…
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- Sleep apnea Sleep apnea: The temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, often resulting in daytime sleepiness. Apnea…
- Disorder, cephalic A congenital condition that stems from damage to, or abnormal development of, the budding nervous system…
- Funny bone As in 'it tickled my funny bone.' When the elbow is bumped, the ulnar nerve running past the elbow is…
- UTI Urinary tract infection. (Not to be confused with URI: upper respiratory infection).
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- Snake antivenin Antibodies created in the blood of a horse or sheep when the animal is injected with snake venom. Antivenin…
- Atresia Absence of a normal opening or failure of a structure to be tubular. Atresia can affect many structures in…
- Deafness Deafness: Deafness is defined by partial or complete hearing loss. Levels of hearing impairment vary from a…