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Extradural hematoma
See: Epidural hematoma
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Show more- Hyoglossus The muscle that permits the tongue to be held on the floor of the mouth
- VACTERL association A nonrandom association of birth defects. VACTERL is an mnemonic in which the letters V, A, C, T, E, R, and L…
- H. flu Haemophilus influenzae type B
- DR syndrome See: Okihiro syndrome
- Monogenic Pertaining to one gene. As opposed to polygenic
- Cholera =4 cel ODYvAlign=top bgColor=#cccccc colSpan=2> vAlign=top width='100%' bgColor=#ffffff>Our Cholera Main…
- Lunula 1. The crescent-shaped area at the base of a fingernail or toenail. 2. Any small crescent- or moon-shaped…
- Autoimmune Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and…
- IQ Abbreviation for intelligence quotient, an attempt to measure the intelligence of someone. The IQ score is…
- Autonomic nervous system Part of the nervous system that was once thought to be functionally independent of the brain. The autonomic…
- Relaxant Something that relaxes, relieves, reduces tension. For example, a muscle relaxant is often administered…
- Developmental delay Behind schedule in reaching milestones of early childhood development.