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Maternal
The age of the mother at the time of delivery. Advanced maternal age is usually defined as age 35 or more at delivery. Advanced maternal age predisposes to Down syndrome (trisomy 21). The risk of having a Down syndrome baby rises with…
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Show more- Ceteris paribus 1. Literally (in Latin), other things the same. 2. Figuratively, all else being equal (staying the same). 3…
- Dip, wax A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted…
- Kegel exercises Exercises designed to increase muscle strength and elasticity in the female pelvis. Kegel exercises may be…
- Hyperphosphatemia A higher than normal blood level of phosphate. Phosphate molecules are particularly important as part of…
- Cancer, oat cell See: Oat cell cancer
- Biopsy, brain See: Brain biopsy
- ABG (arterial blood gas) The sampling of the blood levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the arteries, as opposed to the levels…
- Glu Glutamic acid. See also: Amino acid symbols
- Hypochondriasm See: Hypochondriasis
- Breast surgeon A surgeon who is especially skilled in operating on the breast. A breast surgeon may biopsy a tumor in the…
- Hemi- Prefix meaning one half, as in hemiparesis, hemiplegia, and hemithorax. From the Greek hemisus meaning half…
- Migraine aura Sensory phenomena that may occur before a migraine. Visual auras may include flashing lights, geometric…