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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Ventricular fibrillation An abnormal irregular heart rhythm whereby there are very rapid uncoordinated fluttering contractions of the…
- Vagina, septate A vagina that is divided, usually longitudinally, to create a double vagina. This situation can be easily…
- Plasmid A circle of DNA that is self-replicating (autonomously replicating) and distinct from the normal genome of…
- Certified nurse-midwife A person with an AS, BS, or Master's degree in nursing who has also completed specialized training in…
- Cranio- Insufficient intake of nitrogen-containing food (protein) to maintain a nitrogen balance or nitrogen…
- Colon polyp A fleshy growth on the inside (the lining) of the colon (the large intestine). Colon polyps are extremely…
- Necrotic Synonymous with dead. Necrotic tissue is dead tissue.
- Demarcation A setting of limits; a boundary; marking the limits of, delimiting; setting apart, separating. The word…
- RFID Radio frequency identification, a system for remotely storing and retrieving data. RFID tags can serve to…