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Hematoma
An abnormal localized collection of blood in which the blood is usually clotted or partially clotted and is usually situated within an organ or a soft tissue space, such as within a muscle. A hematoma is caused by a break in the wall of a…
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Show more- MRD Minimal residual disease, evidence for the presence of residual malignant cells, even when so few cancer…
- Thrombocytosis See thrombocythemia
- Dermatoglyphic Pertaining to dermatoglyphics -- the study of dermal ridges on the fingers, palms, toes, and soles
- Hospice A program or facility that provides special care for people who are near the end of life and for their…
- Fever of Unknown Origin Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a fever greater than 38.3°C (101 °F) that has occurred intermittently for…
- Cerebral Pertaining to the brain, the cerebrum or the intellect. The word 'cerebral' was borrowed directly from the…
- Cleft palate prosthesis A prosthetic device designed to close the opening left by a cleft in the palate and thereby to improve…
- Ascorbic acid Vitamin C, an essential nutrient found mainly in fruits and vegetables. The body requires it to form and…
- Aniso In hematology, short for anisocytosis
- Septic bursitis A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues…
- Test, EPO A test of the hormone EPO (erythropoietin) in blood. The EPO level can indicate bone marrow disorders, kidney…
- Phase, resting More appropriately called interphase. The interval in the cell cycle between two cell divisions when the…