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- Lauterbur See: Lauterbur, Paul C.
- Plantar Having to do with the sole of the foot. The plantar response (also known as the Babinski reflex) is elicited…
- Trichuriasis Infection with the human whipworm, a nematode (roundworm) formally known as Trichuris trichiura. The third…
- Needlestick injury A penetrating stab wound from a needle (or other sharp object) that may result in exposure to blood or other…
- Uricaciduria The presence of excess uric acid in the urine, which may be a sign of gout or kidney stones
- Zidovudine triphosphate The active form of zidovudine which is also known as AZT. See: AZT
- Herniorrhaphy The surgical repair of a hernia. Herniorrhaphy may be done under local or general anesthesia using a…
- LAVH Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy, a procedure using laparoscopic techniques to remove the uterus…
- Stress test, radionucleide See: Radionuclide stress test
- Portable generator safety Safety, an essential matter in using a portable residential or recreational generator. Portable residential…