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Spirometry
A test of the air capacity of the lung. The test utilizes a machine called a spirometer to measure the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs
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- Femoral vein The largest vein in the groin. The femoral vein is a continuation of the popliteal vein. It passes, together…
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- Fascinoma Medical slang for a fascinating case, usually involving a rare disease
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- Gene, candidate Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular…
- Adverse event In pharmacology, any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug
- HIV infection, acute The body's initial reaction to infection by the HIV virus. Acute HIV infection is a flu-like syndrome that…