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Head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer: The common carcinomas of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx as well as other tumors that affect the head and neck. These include: > >Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer >Lip and oral cavity cancer…
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- Neck The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constricted part of a bone or…
- Microsomia Too small a body. A child with microsomia has significant undergrowth. The prefix 'micro-' is derived from…
- Anthrax toxin The toxic substance secreted by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of the disease anthrax…
- Histamine Substance that plays a major role in many allergic reactions. Histamine dilates blood vessels and makes the…
- NIMH Stands for the National Institute of Mental Health, one of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S…
- Phlebo- (prefix) Means vein. From the Greek 'phleps', vein, which came from the root 'phlein', to gush or overflow. Appears in…
- Hayfever Hay fever is, always has been, and ever shall be two separate words. See: Hay fever
- Rectal exam, digital (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm Our Abdominal aortic aneurysm Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of…
- Therapeutic abortion An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or induced abortion. As opposed to…