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A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually involves two X-rays of each breast. The aim of a screening mammogram is to detect a tumor that cannot be felt. A screening mammogram is different…
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Show more- Oculodentodigital dysplasia A genetic disorder that affects many body structures and systems, including the eyes, face, teeth, fingers…
- Hysterectomy, total Hysterectomy, total: Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Also called a complete hysterectomy
- Sequencing Learning the order of nucleotides (base sequences) in a DNA or RNA molecule or the order of amino acids in a…
- Neuropathy, hypoglossal See: Hypoglossal neuropathy
- Hypomanic Affected by hypomania, a condition similar to mania but less severe. Hypomanic episodes may resemble manic…
- Bacille Calmette Guerin An effective immunization against tuberculosis. Commonly abbreviated BCG, it is an attenuated (weakened)…
- Optic nerve pathways The left and right branches of the optic nerves join behind the eyes, just in front of the pituitary gland…
- Cornea The clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. Although the cornea is clear…
- Ring chromosome A structurally abnormal chromosome in which the end of each chromosome arm has been lost and the broken arms…
- Heterosexuality Sexuality directed toward someone of the opposite sex
- Ethnography The study of specific human cultures. The branch of anthropology that deals with the scientific description…
- Podiatrist A podiatrist is a physician that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the foot. The…