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Pelvis, gynecoid
The gynecoid pelvis is one that is generally characteristic of a woman in its bone structure and therefore its shape. Gynecoid means like a woman, womanly, female. The gynecoid pelvis is more delicate, wider and not as high as the male…
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- Fever, shin bone Fever, shin bone: Called shin bone fever because it characteristically causes fever and pain in the legs…
- ApoE Abbreviation for apolipoprotein E, a gene that codes for a protein component of lipoproteins (complexes of…
- Protein malnutrition Insufficient intake of nitrogen-containing food (protein) to maintain a nitrogen balance or nitrogen…
- The Lancet A weekly medical journal headquartered in London. Published uninterruptedly and with the same title since…
- Blast phase Refers to advanced chronic myelogenous leukemia. In this phase, the number of immature, abnormal white blood…
- Rheumatism, localized Rheumatism confined to a specific location, such as bursitis and tendonitis
- Paraesthesia See: Paresthesia
- Tinea barbae A superficial fungal infection of the skin, affecting the bearded area of the face and neck, with swellings…
- Gastric stapling A surgical procedure that converts the upper part of the stomach into a very small pouch by stapling portions…
- Leuko- Prefix meaning white, as in leukocyte (white blood cell). Leuko- comes from the Greek 'leukos' meaning white…
- United States Public Health Service The agency responsible for the public health of the American people. The Public Health Service (PHS)…