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Kiddie cam
A camcorder (a video camera and video recorder in one unit) that displays a live feed so that parents can monitor their children from a remote location. A kiddie cam may have other uses, as in a day-care center. Also known as a kinder-cam…
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Show more- Foramen, intervertebral See: Intervertebral foramen
- Acetate A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-
- Septic bursitis A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues…
- Implant, brainstem See: Brainstem implant
- Ichthyosis-keratitis-deafness syndrome See Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome
- Fear of fur An abnormal and persistent fear of fur is called doraphobia. Sufferers of this fear avoid fur-bearing animals…
- Metapneumovirus, human See: Human metapneumovirus
- Electron microscope Abbreviated EM. Microscopy in which an electron beam replaces light to form the image. EM has its pluses…
- B cell A type of white blood cell and, specifically, a type of lymphocyte. Many B cells mature into what are called…
- Health As officially defined by the World Health Organization, a state of complete physical, mental, and social…
- Bell, Charles (1774-1842) Renowned surgeon, anatomist and artist, who discovered Bell's palsy, paralysis of the facial…
- Cryophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold objects. Sufferers from cryophobia…