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Basilar fracture
A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor vehicle accidents, about a quarter by falls, and a tenth by recreational activities, particularly by diving accidents. The balance…
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- Cell, delta (pancreatic) A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
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