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Repair, hernia
Also called a herniorrhaphy, a surgical repair of a hernia. Hernia repair may be done under local or general anesthesia using a conventional incision or a laparoscope. The alternative term 'herniorrhaphy' comes from hernio-, referring to a…
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- Cryocardioplegia Paralysis of the heart by cold (hypothermia)
- Aldosterone A hormone made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland that regulates the balance of salt and…
- Tumor, islet cell See: Islet cell cancer
- Oligohydramnios Scant amniotic fluid: less than usual.
- Dieldrix Trade name of the insecticide dieldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Tennis elbow A painful injury to the tendon that is attached to the outer part of the elbow due to repetitive twisting of…
- Upregulation An increase in the number of receptors on the surface of target cells, making the cells more sensitive to a…
- Acanthosis nigricans A skin condition characterized by dark thickened velvety patches, especially in the folds of skin in the…
- Urethral meatus, female The urethra is the transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In females…
- Lower segment Cesarian section (LSCS) A Cesarian section in which the surgical incision (cut) is made in the lower segment of the uterus
- Ethylene glycol poisoning Poisoning from ethylene glycol (a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet taste) that can produce…