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Foramina of Luschka
Opening from the fourth ventricle, one in a system of four communicating cavities called ventricles within the brain that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord. The four ventricles consist of the two lateral ventricles…
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- Vaccination, DPT See: DPT immunization
- Medicare Part A The Medicare program that covers inpatient hospital stays. Medicare is the United States government's health…
- Myocyte A muscle cell. From myo-, muscle + -cyte, cell = muscle cell. 'Remaining young at heart is a desirable but…
- Dermatitis and diarrhea, zinc deficiency Diarrhea, zinc deficiency:Among the consequences of zinc deficiency, dermatitis (skin inflammation) and…
- Cide A type of bacteria that is the most common agent of gas gangrene and can also cause food poisoning as well as…
- Twelfth cranial nerve The hypoglossal nerve. The twelve cranial nerves, including the hypoglossal nerve, emerge from or enter the…
- Vitreous A clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. Also called the vitreous humor, 'humor' in…
- Psychosis, Othello See: Othello syndrome