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Acquired deafness
Deafness: The loss of hearing that occurs or develops some time during a person's life but was not present at birth. Acquired deafness contrasts to congenital deafness which is present at birth. The distinction between acquired and…
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- Pronucleus A cell nucleus with a haploid set of chromosomes (23 chromosomes in humans) resulting from meiosis (germ-cell…
- Birth control, emergency See: Emergency contraception
- Transillumination The passing of a strong beam of light through a part of the body for medical inspection. A method of…
- Ear, cauliflower An acquired deformity of the external ear to which wrestlers and boxers are particularly vulnerable. The…
- Healthy 1. Enjoying good health, as she is healthy. 2. Evidencing good health, as her skin is healthy. 3. Conducive…
- Ventriculopleural shunt A shunt that drains fluid from a cerebral ventricle into the pleural (chest) cavity. The shunt is designed to…
- HCV PCR genotype test See: HCV PCR
- Gum disease Gum disease: Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and…
- S1-S5 (sacral vertebrae) The first sacral vertebra through the fifth sacral vertebra. There are 5 sacral vertebral bones. They are…
- Chewing tobacco Tobacco that is chewed, not smoked. A form of smokeless tobacco. Chewing tobacco and snuff are the two main…
- Placenta percreta A placenta that invades the uterine wall. In placenta percreta, the vascular processes of the chorion (the…