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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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Trans fat
An unhealthy substance, also known as trans fatty acid, made through the chemical process of hydrogenation of oils. Hydrogenation solidifies liquid oils and increases the shelf life and the flavor stability of oils and foods that contain…
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- Cubital 1. Pertaining to the elbow.2. Pertaining to the forearm and hand.3. Pertaining to the ulna.From the Latin…
- CADASIL Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. An inherited form…
- GOO Gastric outlet obstruction
- Doxycycline Doxycycline: Brand name: Vibramycin. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from tetracycline…
- Passage, nasal The walls of the nasal passages are coated with respiratory mucous membranes which contain innumerable tiny…
- Perrault syndrome An extraordinary genetic syndrome that is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and affects both males…
- Managed care Any system that manages healthcare delivery with the aim of controlling costs. Managed care systems typically…
- Pleural Pertaining to the pleura, the thin covering that protects the lungs. The term 'pleural' is pronounced like…
- Infertile Not able to conceive after a year of regular intercourse without contraception. Infertility can be due to…
- Gastroenterologic disease Any disease of the digestive system. Gastroenterologic disorders include Barrett's esophagus, bile duct…
- St John's wort A flowering plant, Hypericum perforatum, also known as Perforate St John's wort, that has long been believed…