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Fusion, spinal
See: Spinal fusion
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- Neurosis, hypochondriacal See: Hypochondriasis
- Labial Pertaining to the lip, one of the fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth or the vagina. Oral…
- Q.n.s. On a lab report, q.n.s. (or qns or QNS) means Quantity Not Sufficient. Not enough blood, urine or whatever to…
- Memory B cells Secondary immune-system components that have an affinity for a particular antigen. Like other B cells, memory…
- Swan-Ganz catheter See: Catheter, Swan-Ganz
- Age-related deafness See: Presbycusis
- Provigil Brand name of the drug modafinil. See: Modafinil
- Referral The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for…
- Trait In genetics, a trait refers to any genetically determined characteristic. In technical terms, a genetic trait…