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In-the-canal (that is, the ear canal). See In-the-canal hearing aid
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- Brain That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as…
- Hiatus An opening, as in the diaphragm. When there is an unusually wide opening in the diaphragm, there can be a…
- Nerve, vestibulocochlear A nerve that is responsible for the sense of hearing and which is also pertinent to balance, to the body…
- Duplication Part of a chromosome in duplicate, a particular kind of mutation (change) involving the production of one or…
- Occupational therapist A licensed health professional who is trained to evaluate patients with joint conditions, such as arthritis…
- Vein, central retinal The blood vessel that carries blood away from the retina of the eye. The counterpart to the central retinal…
- Endometriosis interna Also known as adenomyosis (pronounced ad-den-o-mi-o-sis), this is a common benign condition of the uterus in…
- Interventional radiologist A radiologist who uses image guidance methods to gain access to vessels and organs. Interventional…
- Pneuma The life-giving principle. According to the school of medicine in ancient Alexandria, life was associated…
- Adeno- Prefix referring to a gland, as in adenoma and adenopathy. From the Greek aden meaning originally 'an acorn'…
- Erythrasma A chronic superficial slowly spreading skin infection, especially in the folds of the body and webs between…