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Trunk, pulmonary
See: Pulmonary trunk
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- Lamin A Abbreviated LMNA. A gene on chromosome 1 that encodes a protein which is a key component of the membrane…
- Lancet device See: Lancing device
- Pump-oxygenator A machine that does the work both of the heart (pump blood) and the lungs (oxygenate the blood). Used, for…
- Disorder, orgasmic See: Anorgasmia
- Neurosyphilis, tabes Also known as tabes dorsalis, the slowly progressive degeneration of the spinal cord that occurs in the late…
- Hemolytic disease of the newborn Abnormal breakup of red blood cells in the fetus or newborn. This is usually due to antibodies made by the…
- Benzene A sweet smelling, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and…
- Familial cancer Cancer or a predisposition (tendency) to it that runs in families.