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Show more- Rhinitis Irritation of the nose. Derived from the Greek word rhinos meaning of the nose
- Longitudinal study A study done over the passage of time. For example, a longitudinal study of children with Down syndrome…
- Ovariectomy The removal of one or both ovaries. Also called an oophorectomy
- Bile sludge A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile that occurs when particles of material precipitate from…
- Thoraces Plural of thorax.
- Paternal 1. Pertaining to the father as, for example, a paternal age effect.2. Related through the father as, for…
- Retinoschisis, juvenile See: Juvenile retinoschisis
- Angiitis, allergic granulomatous See: Churg-Strauss syndrome
- Tocolysis The delaying or inhibition of labor during the birth process
- Reflex, patellar See: Knee jerk
- Acaricide An agent, usually a chemical, that kills mites. This class of pesticides is large and includes antibiotic…
- Pancreatic islet cell carcinoma See: Islet cell cancer