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Symphysis pubis
The area in the front of the pelvis where the pubic bones (the two bones of the pubis) meet
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- Microembolus An embolus of microscopic size. For example, a tiny blood clot or little clump of bacteria. Like any embolus…
- Flavin-containing monooxygenase-3 (FMO3) See Fish-odor syndrome
- Brain anthrax Anthrax infection of the central nervous system (the spinal cord and brain) and meninges (the membranes…
- Shoulder blade The familiar flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder. Known familiarly as the wingbone or…
- Infantile hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of the thyroid gland) that starts after birth and is manifest by features…
- Uvea Part of the eye, consisting collectively of the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the ciliary body > >The…
- Subcutaneous Under the skin. 'Subcutaneous' implies just under the skin. With a subcutaneous injection, a needle is…
- Allergen A substance that is foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction in certain people. For examples…
- Extradural hematoma See: Epidural hematoma
- Masklike face An expressionless face with little or no sense of animation, a face more like a mask than a real face. A…