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Melanoma of the eye
See: Intraocular melanoma
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- Lancet device See: Lancing device
- Lubricant An oily or slippery substance. A vaginal lubricant may be helpful for women who feel pain during intercourse…
- Parry's disease Toxic multinodular goiter. Named for the English physician Caleb Hillier Parry (1755-1822). also called…
- Laparoscopic 1. Pertaining to the procedure of laparoscopy.2. Pertaining to a laparoscope, the instrument by which…
- Familial colorectal cancer A label applied to families that contain an unusual aggregation of members with cancer of the colon or rectum…
- Vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge is a fluid produced by glands in the vaginal wall and cervix that drains from the opening…
- MDCT Multidetector computed tomography
- Intestinal gas Intestinal gas: The complaint referred to as 'intestinal gas' is a common one and the discomfort can be quite…
- Acetyl coenzyme A An important metabolic intermediate, derived from various pathways, such as glycolysis, fatty acid oxidation…
- Canine heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. See: Heartworm