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Frostbite
Frostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cells, rupturing the cells and leading to cell death. Frostbite goes through several stages: > >First degree injury: When only the surface skin is…
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- Bacteriophage See: Phage
- Mycobacterium chelonae A type of bacteria related to that which causes tuberculosis and which is commonly found in soil and…
- Beta agonist See: Beta-agonist
- Basal nuclei A region located at the base of the brain composed of 4 clusters of neurons, or nerve cells. This area of the…
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy Recurring meningitis without identifiable cause that leaves no residual damage to the nervous system. Benign…
- Artery, central retinal The blood vessel that carries blood into the eye and supplies nutrition to the retina. The counterpart to the…
- Operation, Blalock-Taussig A pioneering heart operation named after the American surgeon Alfred Blalock (1899-1964) and the pediatric…
- Father (1) The male parent. (2) One who originates. For example, 'Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of…
- Ferroniere A jewel held to the forehead by a chain worn by women in France and Italy in the 16th century to hide the…
- Unsaturated fat A fat that is liquid at room temperature and comes from a plant such as olive, peanut, corn, cottonseed…
- Ear bones The malleus, incus, and stapes