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Meatus, female urethral
The urethra is the transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In females the urethra is shorter than in the male. The meatus (opening) of the female urethra is above the vaginal opening, as indicated here…
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- Myoglobin The pigment in muscle that carries oxygen.
- Arteriogram An x-ray of blood vessels, which becomes visible after an injection of contrast solution into the circulation…
- Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor A member of the nuclear hormone receptor subfamily of transcription factors. Peroxisome…
- Congenital arthrogryposis Nonprogressive congenital contractures that develop before birth and are evident at birth (congenital). The…
- Hypochondriasis The belief and fear of serious illness which lasts for six months, beyond and despite medical reassurance…
- Incase A term once used to refer to the medical case of an inpatient
- Nurse, registered A nurse who has completed a two- to four-year degree program in nursing, and provides direct patient care for…
- Tomograph The apparatus for generating a tomogram, a two-dimensional image of a slice or section through a…