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- Xerosis Abnormal dryness of the skin (xeroderma), of the conjunctiva of the eye (xerophthalmia), or of the mucous…
- Test, VDRL A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody…
- Second wave A phenomenon of infections that can develop during a pandemic. The disease infects one group of people first…
- Migraine headache Migraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivity of arteries in…
- Dihydroxyacetone Also known as DHA, the active ingredient in most sunless tanning lotions. See: DHA
- System, locomotive The system that permits locomotion, movement from one place to another. The key components of this system are…
- Placenta A temporary organ joining the mother and fetus, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother…
- Calculus 1. A stone within the body, such as a stone in the urinary tract. 2. The calcium salt deposits on the teeth…
- Endoscope A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on…
- Psoas Muscles of the lower back (the loin). There are two psoas muscles on each side of the back. The larger of the…
- Roentgen An international unit of X-radiation or gamma-radiation. Abbreviated R. Named for Wilhelm Roentgen