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- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. ALT is released into blood when the liver or…
- Hypnos The Greek and Roman god of sleep. From his name is derived the term hypnosis. Hypnos was the twin of…
- Bulbar conjunctiva That part of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane of the eye, which covers the outer surface of the eye. The…
- Tenesmus Straining, especially long-continued, ineffectual and painful straining, at stool or in urination. Straining…
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- Epi- A fold of skin that comes down across the inner angle (canthus) of the eye. The epicanthal fold is more…