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Orbital ridge
The bony ridge beneath the eyebrow
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- Neural tube defect Pain along the course of a nerve.
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- Selenium An essential trace mineral that functions largely in the form of proteins, called selenoproteins, which act…
- LCL (lateral collateral ligament) of the knee The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Test, stool occult blood A test to see whether there is blood in the bowel movement. Also called a fecal occult blood test: A test to…
- CT, electron beam Also known as Ultrafast CT (computerized tomography), this is a new (and controversial) noninvasive test for…
- Patient A person under health care. The person may be waiting for this care or may be receiving it or may have…