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- Cage, rib The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Hemoptysis Spitting up blood or blood-tinged sputum. Pronounced he-MOP-tis-is. The word 'hemoptysis' comes from the…
- Ophthalmoscope A lighted instrument, one of the most important tools of the physician, used to examine the interior of the…
- Amino acid symbols Symbols that stand for the amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Each amino acid has both a…
- Earthquake supplies kit You and your family can cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare is by…
- Hyperlexia The presence of advanced ability to read compared to the ability to understand spoken language. Children with…
- Infertile Not able to conceive after a year of regular intercourse without contraception. Infertility can be due to…
- Subacute Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. The term 'subacute' is used in contrast to acute which…
- Aortic arch The second section of the aorta. The aorta first ascends, then bends, and then descends. The bend is the…