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Audiology
The study of hearing.
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- D (domain) Abbreviation for domain, a discrete portion of a protein with its own function. The combination of domains in…
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- Partial laryngectomy A surgical procedure on the voice box designed to preserve the voice. The surgeon removes part of the voice…
- Heart murmur An unusual heart sound which may be innocent or reflect disease.
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- Thrombosis, cavernous sinus A cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot within the cavernous sinus, a large channel of venous blood in a…
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