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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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CARDIA Study
Coronary Artery Risk Development In Young Adults (CARDIA). A study designed to increase understanding of contributors to changes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors during the critical years of transition from adolescence through…
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Show more- Vena cava The superior vena cava is the large vein which returns blood to the heart from the head, neck and both upper…
- Hemoglobin A1C The main fraction of glycosylated hemoglobin (glycohemoglobin) which is hemoglobin to which glucose is bound…
- Toddler elbow See: Nursemaid's elbow
- Category one hurricane A hurricane with winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr). Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal. No…
- Consultant An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of consultants is common in medicine…
- Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGOT is released into blood when the liver or…
- Amoeba Also ameba. A single-celled (protozoan) organism that constantly changes shape. The word 'ameba' is from the…
- Premature ventricular beat See: Extrasystole
- Biological chemistry Another name for biochemistry -- the study of the chemistry of living cells, tissues, organs and organisms…
- PAP 1. Prostatic acid phosphatase. 2. Pulmonary artery pressure
- Involution 1. Literally, a turning inward or rolling inward.2. A decrease in size, usually after an increase. The uterus…
- Gonad, indifferent In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be…