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Scoliosis
Scoliosis: Sideways (lateral) curving of the spine (the backbone). The degree of scoliosis may range from mild to severe. Scoliosis is often an incidental and harmless finding. People with mild curves may only need to visit the doctor…
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Show more- Rx A medical prescription. The symbol 'Rx' is usually said to stand for the Latin word 'recipe' meaning 'to…
- Therapy, cell Treatment with cells. A technology that relies on replacing diseased or dysfunctional cells with healthy…
- Level 3 biosafety >Level 1 -- This level applies to agents that do not ordinarily cause human disease. >Level 2 -- This level…
- Nerve, afferent A nerve that carries impulses toward the central nervous system (CNS). The opposite of an afferent nerve is…
- Surveillance of disease See: Disease surveillance
- Spot, histo See: Histo spot
- Ig Abbreviation for immunoglobulin, a protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes. Immunoglobulins are an…
- Electrocoagulation A test that measures the electrical potentials generated in the inner ear in response to stimulation by…
- Aldrec Trade name of the insecticide aldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Marx, Gertie F. Distinguished German-born American physician known as the 'mother of obstetric anesthesia.' She almost…
- Iridectomy, peripheral See Peripheral iridectomy
- Drug, antibiotic A drug used to treat bacterial infections. The original definition of an antibiotic was a substance produced…