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Enate
1. As a noun, a relative on the mother's side. 2. As an adjective, related on the mother's side. As opposed to agnate (someone related on the father's side). From the Latin enatus, the past participle of enasci (to issue forth), from e-…
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- Coronary artery brachytherapy Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to…
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- Syndrome, Alagille Also known as arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by jaundice in the newborn…
- Hepatic duct A duct that carries bile from the liver into the common bile duct which conveys it to the duodenum (the upper…
- Periodontitis Gum disease. The word 'periodontitis' literally means 'inflammation around the tooth.' Periodontitis and all…
- Otology The study and medical care of the ear
- Lobule A little lobe.
- Antegrade amnesia Amnesia in which the loss of memory relates to events that occur after a traumatic event. There is inability…
- Seat belt A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for…