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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Probiotic
A microbe that protects its host and prevents disease. The best-known probiotic is Lactobacillus acidophilus, which is found in yogurt, acidophilus milk, and supplements. Probiotics counter the decimation of helpful intestinal bacteria by…
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- AQP Aquaporin
- Balloon tamponade A procedure in which a balloon is inflated within the esophagus or stomach to apply pressure on bleeding…
- Vein, brachial A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial…
- Acromegaly Condition due to the production of too much growth hormone by the pituitary gland after the end of…
- Prostatectomy, perineal See: Perineal prostatectomy
- Screening mammogram Mammogram: A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually…
- Bacterial prostatitis, acute Prostatitis, acute: Inflammation of the prostate gland of sudden (acute) onset due to bacterial infection…
- Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome: A type of compression neuropathy (nerve damage) caused by compression and irritation…
- Weight Watchers
- Sign, Kernig A clinical hallmark of meningitis, inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal…
- Drug, antibiotic A drug used to treat bacterial infections. The original definition of an antibiotic was a substance produced…