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Jejunum
Part of the small intestine. It is half-way down the small intestine between its duodenum and ileum sections. The term 'jejunum' derives from the Latin 'jejunus,' which means 'empty of food,' 'meager,' or 'hungry.' The ancient Greeks…
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- System, central nervous (CNS) That part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. The central nervous system (CNS)…
- Cutis laxa A dermatologic condition characterized by unusually loose skin which may hang in pendulous folds. Cutis laxa…
- Carcinoma, islet cell See: Islet cell cancer
- Ear infection, middle (acute) Acute middle ear infection, medically called acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear. Acute…
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- Nanism Once known as dwarfism, this condition is now correctly called short stature.
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- Lip One of the two fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth. The upper lip is separated from the nose…