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- Cordectomy 1. Surgical removal of a vocal cord. 2. Surgical removal of part of the spinal cord. From cord + -ectomy…
- Ankyloglossia A minor congenital anomaly (birth defect) in which the flap of mucous membrane under the tongue (known as the…
- Saliva A watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the digestion of food. Saliva…
- AVM (arteriovenous malformation) An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a congenital disorder (one present at birth) of blood vessels in the…
- Ulceration The process or fact of being eroded away, as by an ulcer
- Mononeuritis Inflammation of a single nerve. There are many causes of mononeuritis including diabetes mellitus, carpal…
- Insecticide A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned…
- Protein kinase A regulatory subunit 1-alpha See: PRKAR1A
- Delta cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Erythrophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of blushing. Sufferers of erythrophobia experience undue anxiety even though…
- Chin Medically, the mentum. The lower portion of the face below the lower lip including the prominence of the…