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Ventricle, brain
>Lateral ventricles: The lateral ventricles are in the cerebral hemispheres. Each lateral ventricle consists of a triangular central body and four horns. The lateral ventricles communicate with the third ventricle through what is called…
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- Operation, Macewen A surgical operation for inguinal hernia designed by Sir William Macewen (1848-1924), a surgeon in Glascow…
- Macrovascular Pertaining to the macrovasculature, the portion of the vasculature of the body comprising the larger vessels…
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- Bilharziasis A parasite infection by a trematode worm acquired from infested water. Also known as schistosomiasis. Species…
- Iris melanoma See: Intraocular melanoma
- Female urethral opening The urethra is the transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In females…
- Marx, Gertie F. Distinguished German-born American physician known as the 'mother of obstetric anesthesia.' She almost…
- DVT (deep vein thrombosis) Blood clotting in the veins of the inner thigh or leg. In air travel, DVT is the 'economy-class syndrome.'…