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Angiotensin
A family of peptides (smaller than proteins) that act as vasoconstrictors to narrow blood vessels
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- Device, assistive Any device that is designed, made, and/or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task. For…
- Spirochete A microscopic bacterial organism in the Spirochaeta family. Spirochetes have a worm-like, spiral-shaped form…
- DFSP Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
- Emergency contraception The prevention of pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse. Emergency contraception may use drugs…
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- Transfusion medicine Blood transfusion and blood conservation are the complementary activities that constitute the clinical arena…
- TEE Transesophageal echocardiography. A diagnostic test which employs ultrasound waves to make images of the…
- Deformity, cauliflower-ear Deformity, cauliflower-ear: Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae)…
- Decompression, biliary See: Biliary decompression