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Annals of Internal Medicine
: A medical journal especially concerned with information in the field of internal medicine (adult medicine). Designed to be read largely by internists, the Annals states it is 'is the leading journal for studies in internal medicine.'…
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- Assistive technology This term may be used to mean an assistive device, but more commonly denotes some kind of electronic or…
- Anatomy, microscopic Known among medical students simply as 'micro', microscopic anatomy is the study of the form of normal…
- Melanoma, intraocular See: Intraocular melanoma
- Myelofibrosis Fibrosis (spontaneous scarring) of the bone marrow. This can be associated with a variety of diseases…
- Prosthesis, ocular See: Ocular prosthesis
- Hematoma, intracerebral See: Intracerebral hematoma
- Peer review Scrutiny by one's peers (equals). Peer-reviewed articles appearing in medical journals have been scrutinized…
- Fluoroscopy An x-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. Fluoroscopy uses x-ray to produce…
- Pacifier An artificial nipple, usually made of plastic, upon which an infant can suck to gain some solace and quiet…
- Pain An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both physical and…
- Nil disease A form of kidney disease preferably called minimal change disease. See: Minimal change disease