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Sterilization, surgical
Surgical sterilization is a contraceptive option for people who do not want children in the future. It is considered permanent because reversal requires major surgery that is often unsuccessful. Female sterilization blocks the fallopian…
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Show more- Craniometaphyseal dysplasia An inherited skeletal condition that involves abnormal bone formation and abnormal mineralization of the…
- Rift Valley fever A viral disease that is acute, causes fever in domestic animals (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and…
- Glisson's capsule The capsule of the liver. A layer of connective tissue surrounding the liver and ensheathing the hepatic…
- Tubal pregnancy A pregnancy that is not in the usual place within the uterus but is located in the Fallopian tube. Tubal…
- Family physician A physician who is educated and trained in family practice. 'Family physicians possess unique attitudes…
- Lipectomy, suction-assisted Another name for liposuction, the surgical removal of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the most…
- Epidemic myalgia Also known as Bornholm disease, this is a temporary illness that is a result of virus infection. The disease…
- Cryoglobulinemia The presence in blood of abnormal proteins called cryoglobulins that, by definition, have the unusual…
- Sarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Ewing: A type of bone tumor that occurs in children and adolescents, most often in the large bones…
- Lysis Destruction. Hemolysis is the destruction of red blood cells with the release of hemoglobin; bacteriolysis is…
- Lobstein's disease Osteogenesis imperfecta type I. An inherited, generalized connective tissue disorder featuring bone fragility…
- Large bowel Another name for the large intestine. The word 'bowel' originated from the Latin 'botulus' meaning 'sausage.'