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Thrombosis, deep vein (DVT)
Blood clotting in the veins of the inner thigh or leg. In air travel, DVT is the 'economy-class syndrome.' Even in young, health travelers the long stretches immobilized in cramped seats in cabins with very low humidity set the stage for…
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- Diastolic Referring to the time when the heart is in a period of relaxation and dilatation (expansion). The noun for…
- Thrombocytopenic purpura, acute See thrombocythemia.
- Infant water requirements Water is an important part of a baby's diet because water makes up a large proportion of the baby's body…
- Branchial cleft cyst Also called a branchial cyst, this is a cavity that is a remnant from embryologic development present at…
- Anal fistula An opening in the skin near the anus that leads into a blind pouch or may connect through a tunnel with the…
- Human parainfluenza virus One in a group of four RNA viruses that rank second only to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a common…
- Quinacrine An antimalarial drug and, in cytogenetics, a fluorescent dye used to stain chromosomes. The Y chromosome…
- Mania An abnormally elevated mood state characterized by such symptoms as inappropriate elation, increased…
- White blood cell count Kocyte count): The number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. The WBC is usually measured as part of…
- Block, caudal See Caudal anesthesia
- Palmar surface The palm or grasping side of the hand