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Iliopsoas muscle
The upper part of the bony pelvis which forms the receptacle for the head of the femur at the hip joint. The word "ilium" is the Medieval Latin term for the hip bone. The adjective is iliac. "Ilium" is not to be confused with the ileum…
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- Double pneumonia Inflammation of both lungs. Medically called bilateral pneumonia
- Urticaria Another name for the hives. Raised, itchy areas of skin that are usually a sign of an allergic reaction…
- Mitochondrial disease Mitochondrial disease: Mutations (changes) in the mitochondrial chromosome are responsible for a number of…
- Placenta, supernumerary A succenturiate or accessory placenta
- Nuclear family The family group consisting of the father, mother, and their children, as distinct from the extended family
- Relaxant Something that relaxes, relieves, reduces tension. For example, a muscle relaxant is often administered…
- Antibiotic resistance Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to withstand an antibiotic to which…
- Hereditary ALS See: Familial ALS
- Prior authorization In pharmacy, a cost-containment procedure that requires a prescriber to obtain permission to prescibe a…
- Diaper rash Diaper rash: Also called 'diaper dermatitis,' a diaper rash is a skin inflammatory reaction localized to the…