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Thoracic cage
The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages (that attach the ribs to the sternum). A cage is an enclosure made of 'open work' that usually houses animals. The thoracic cage…
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Show more- Endodermal Pertaining to the endoderm or to tissues derived from the endoderm
- Analogous In anatomy, similar in appearance or function but otherwise different. Two structures may be analogous if…
- Pancreatitis Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many diverse causes of pancreatitis, the most common are…
- Breast discharge The spontaneous flow of fluid from the nipple at any time other than during nursing. This can be due to an…
- Tamponade, chronic A situation in which a chronic excess of fluid inside the pericardial sac and thickening of the pericardial…
- Hyperthermia : Overheg of the body. This may be due to extreme weather conditions. Unrelieved hyperthermia can lead to…
- Electrolysis Electrolysis: Permanent removal of body hair, including the hair root, with an electronic device. While it is…
- Androgen ablation Treatment designed to suppress or block the production of male hormones. Androgen suppression can be achieved…
- Autoimmune hepatitis A disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells, causing inflammation of the liver…
- Longitudinal section A section that is cut along the long axis of a structure. The opposite is a cross section
- Montgomery, William W. Pioneering American otolaryngologist who developed many techniques used in surgery on the throat and the…
- D-IBS Diarrhea-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)