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Sanguine
1) Having a ruddy (reddish) complexion. 2) Cheerful, hopeful, confident, and optimistic; impulsive. The word 'sanguine' from the Latin 'sanguineus' for 'blood' has long been used in English for things relating to the blood. A person who is…
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- Biochemistry The chemistry of biology, the application of the tools and concepts of chemistry to living systems…
- Pallidum Part of what are called the basal ganglia of the brain which consist of the globus pallidus and the ventral…
- Manometry The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer. Esophageal manometry is done to measure muscle…
- Kinetic With movement. The opposite of kinetic is akinetic. It means without movement. In neurology, kinetic and…
- Tuberculous Pertaining to tuberculosis. Affected by tuberculosis. Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. As in tuberculous…
- Altitude illness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Hereditary angioedema A genetic form of angioedema. (Angioedema is also referred to as Quinke's disease.) Persons with it are born…
- Synovectomy Surgical removal of the joint lining. A synovectomy may be done to remove the inflamed lining of a joint in…
- Hyperosmolar In biochemistry, pertaining to an osmolar concentration of the body fluids that is abnormally increased. As…
- Glossolalia Nonsensical sounds that mimic the rhythms and inflections of actual speech. Glossolalia may be seen in deep…
- Peri-appendiceal See: Periappendiceal