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Neuropathy, accessory
See: Accessory neuropathy
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- Progestational hormone A synonym for the hormone progesterone. See: Progesterone
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- URI Commonly used abbreviation for Upper Respiratory Infection, an infection in the respiratory tract shy of the…
- ErbB See: EGFR
- Ischium Bone making up the lower down back part of the pelvis
- Thyroglossal cyst A fluid-filled sac present at birth in the midline of the neck. A thyroglossal cyst is a congenital…
- Flood supplies kit A flood watch or warning. The steps to take in case a flood watch or warning has been issued include the…
- Test, sweat chloride See: Sweat test
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