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Cubitus valgus
A deformity of the elbow resulting in an increased carrying angle (so that, with the arm extended at the side and the palm facing forward, the forearm and hand are held at greater than 15 degrees). Cubitus valgus can be due to a congenital…
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Show more- Pathogen inactivation A process designed to eliminate most pathogens -- viruses, bacteria and fungi -- from water, air or donated…
- DHEA Dehydroepiandrosterone
- Breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) A gene that plays a role in preventing the metastasis (spread) of breast cancer to other parts of the body…
- Tapeworm, measly Taenia solium
- Pronucleus A cell nucleus with a haploid set of chromosomes (23 chromosomes in humans) resulting from meiosis (germ-cell…
- Hormone, thyrotropin A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…
- Stasis dermatitis A skin irritation on the lower legs generally related to circulatory problems. Stasis refers to a stoppage or…
- Polypeptide A peptide consisting of 2 or more amino acids. Amino acids make up polypeptides which, in turn, make up…
- Lithotomy position Position in which the patient is on their back with the hips and knees flexed and the thighs apart. The…
- Paranychia A frequent misspelling of Paronychia
- Desmoplastic This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction…
- Heparin An anticoagulant (anti-clotting) medication. Heparin is useful in preventing thromboembolic complications…