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- Rubella syndrome The constellation of abnormalities caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) virus before birth…
- Serrated Finely notched like the cutting edge of a saw. The serratus muscles take their name from their serrated…
- Kiddie-cam See: Kiddie cam
- Heterochromatin, facultative Heterochromatin that need not always be heterochromatic but which has the faculty to return to the normal…
- Supernumerary nipple An extra nipple. Supernumerary nipples are usually smaller than normal and vestigial (nonfunctional, without…
- Keratectomy, photorefractive (PRK) A kind of laser eye surgery designed to change the shape of the cornea to eliminate (or reduce) the need for…
- Perinatologist An obstetrical subspecialist concerned with the care of the mother and fetus at higher-than-normal risk for…
- MAP The commonly used term for Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. MAP is an acronym derived from…
- Neuropathologist A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of diseases of the brain and nervous system by microscopic…
- Scutellaria barbata A Chinese herb that belongs to a group of herbs named Scutellaria (scullcap or skullcap). It is related to…
- Insemination, heterologous A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the…