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Multidetector CT
See: Multidetector computed tomography
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- Symmetric lipomatosis, multiple A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…
- R/O Medical abbreviation for rule out
- Syndrome, Launois-Bensaude A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…
- Deinococcus radiodurans A bacterium that can survives extremely high levels of radiation and therefore has high potential for…
- Polonies See: Polony
- Uterus, prolapsed A uterus that has moved from its normal position in the abdominal cavity, usually into a lower position…
- Eagle syndrome Inflammation of the styloid process, a spike-like projection sticking off the base of the skull. The tissues…
- Hip bursitis Hip bursitis: A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between…
- Antiretroviral An agent or process effective against a retrovirus. For example, a drug to treat HIV
- Roseola infantum Roseola infantum: Roseola infantum is another name for roseola, also formally called roseola infantilis. The…
- Keratotic scabies See crusted scabies