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Temporal
1. Pertaining to time, limited in time, temporary, or transient.2. Pertaining to the temple region of the head. The temporal lobe of the brain is located beneath the temple. From the Latin tempus which means both time and the temple of the…
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- EPR Abbreviation for Electrophrenic respiration. Also known as diaphragm pacing. See: Diaphragm pacing
- Biopsy, excisional See: Excisional biopsy
- Prematurity Historically, the definition of prematurity was 2500 grams (about 5 1/2 pounds) or less at birth. The current…
- Bernard syndrome A complex of abnormal findings, namely sinking in of one eyeball, ipsilateral ptosis (drooping of the upper…
- Physiologic amenorrhea The cessation of menstruation that it is completely normal and is not caused by anything pathologic. The lack…
- LASIK LASIK: Abbreviation standing for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, a kind of laser eye surgery designed…
- Septum, nasal The dividing wall within the nose. The nasal septum runs down the middle of the nose creating two sides to…
- Radioisotope A version of a chemical element that has an unstable nucleus and emits radiation during its decay to a stable…
- Aura A premonition. There is often an aura before a migraine or a grand mal seizure. The aura, a symptom of brain…
- Cyclic citrullinated peptide A circular peptide containing the amino acid citrulline. Abbreviated CCP. Autoantibodies directed against CCP…
- Intraductal papilloma A benign, wart-like growth that occurs in breast ducts