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Xeromammography
Xeroradiography of the breast. Xeroradiography is a photoelectric method of recording an x-ray image on a coated metal plate, using low-energy photon beams, long exposure time and dry chemical developers. The prefix xero- comes from the…
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- Hydatidiform mole A tumor that forms in the uterus as a mass of cysts resembling a bunch of grapes. Moles occur during the…
- Gm (gram) The abbreviation gm stands for gram, a unit of measurement of weight and mass in the metric system. In…
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: A shunt that allows blood from the portal circulation (that…
- Fat requirements, infant Fat in human milk provides 30%-35% of the total daily caloric needs for a growing infant. Manufacturers of…
- Papillary tumor A tumor shaped like a small mushroom with its stem attached to the inner lining of the bladder
- Creatine A compound the body synthesizes (makes) and then utilizes to store energy. The storage of energy occurs when…
- Depression, dysthymia A type of depression involving long-term, chronic symptoms that are not disabling, but keep a person from…
- Region, regulatory A region of a chromosome that controls gene expression. In terms of DNA, it is a regulatory sequence
- D-dimer A fragment produced during the degradation of a clot. The D here stands for domain. Dimer indicates two…
- Trans- (prefix) From the Latin meaning 'across, over, or beyond.' Medical terms containing 'trans- ' as a prefix include…
- Dendritic cell A special type of cell that is a key regulator of the immune system, acting as a professional…