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Vertebrae, thoracic
The 12 thoracic vertebrae are situated between the cervical (neck) vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae are represented by the symbols T1 through T12. The thoracic vertebrae provide attachment for the ribs and make up…
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- Toxicogenomics The collection, interpretation, and storage of information about gene and protein activity in order to…
- Click-murmur syndrome Mitral valve prolapse (also known as 'Barlow's syndrome'), the most common heart valve abnormality, affecting…
- Paget disease of the breast The combination of scaly skin changes of the nipple resembling eczema and an underlying cancer of the breast…
- Stapes A stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear. The stapes transmits sound vibrations from the incus, another little…
- Macular vision The macula is a special area in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of…
- Avuncular 1. Literally, relating to an uncle. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3 In medical…
- Therapy, external beam radiation Radiation focused from a source outside the body on the affected area (for example, the cancer) within the…
- Nodding syndrome A mysterious disease of children that causes seizures, growth retardation (stunted growth), mental…
- Nails, white spots on the Very small semi-circular white spots on the nails. These spots may be found on the fingernails and…
- Conditioning 1) Exercise and practice to build the body up for either improved normal performance, as in physical therapy…