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Phagocyte
A cell that can engulf particles such as bacteria, other microorganisms, aged red blood cells, foreign matter, etc. The principal phagocytes include the neutrophils and monocytes (types of white blood cells). The prefix 'phago-' comes from…
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- Radiopaque Anything that does not let X-rays or other types of radiation penetrate. Radiopaque objects block radiation…
- Pachyonychia congenita of the Jadassohn-Lewandowsk E: This is a type of pachyonychia congenita (elephant nails from birth). The characteristic features include…
- LSCS Lower segment Cesarian section. A Cesarian section in which the surgical incision (cut) is made in the lower…
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- Calcinosis An abnormal deposit of calcium salts in body tissues, as is seen in some forms of disease
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