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Abdominal muscles
A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in the regular breathing movement and supports the muscles of the spine while lifting and keeping abdominal organs such as the intestines in place. Abdominal muscles play a…
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- Gibbon See: Gibbon, John H., Jr.
- Memory, recent Short-term memory. Also called working memory. Recent memory is a system for temporarily storing and managing…
- Duodenal ulcer An ulcer (a hole in the lining) of the duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine). Ulcers can affect…
- Otoacoustic emission test A physician specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases of the head and neck, especially those involving…
- Rehab Short for Rehabilitation