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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Cry for help
An expression of suicidal intent in the hope of receiving help and being rescued. A cry for help may take many different forms such as a telephone call, a message left on an answering phone, a note left in a conspicuous place, or an e-mail…
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Show more- Ulna The larger of the two long bones within the forearm. (The smaller one is the radius). The ulna is on the same…
- Insecticide-treated bednet A bednet that has been treated with insecticide to protect against mosquitos and malaria. 'Provision of…
- Encopresis Encopresis: Inability to control the elimination of stool (fecal incontinence). Encopresis can have a variety…
- Cardiopathy Heart disease. A nonspecific term applicable to any and all diseases of the heart. From cardio- + the Greek…
- Newborn test, Brazelton A widely used test of the newborn baby as to their neurologic status and developmental progress. The…
- Focused H and P In common doctor language, H and P stand for the history (H) and physical (P), namely the medical history and…
- Obstetrician/gynecologist An obstetrician is a physician who delivers babies and is in the practice of obstetrics while a gynecologist…
- Skullcap See: Scutellaria barbata
- Measles syndrome, atypical (AMS) Measles syndrome, atypical (AMS): An altered expression of measles, AMS begins suddenly with high fever…
- Eyedrop test There are many types of eyedrops and many types of eyedrop tests. One of the most common eyedrop tests is…
- Genetic discrimination The potential use of genetic information to discriminate against people in the workplace, in health…
- Ventricular Pertaining to the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart, as in ventricular fibrillation and ventricular…