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- Cruciate ligament, anterior The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Corticosteroid Any of the steroid hormones made by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Cortisol is a…
- Paresis 1 Incomplete paralysis. 2 A form of neurosyphilis (syphilis affecting the central nervous system -- the brain…
- Pleuritis Inflammation of the pleura. When the pleura becomes inflamed, it can produce more than the normal amount of…
- Minocin Brand name for minocycline
- Laminectomy A surgical procedure in which the posterior arch of a vertebra is removed. Laminectomy is done to relieve…
- Galen Greek physician and philosopher (born about 129 AD, died about 210 AD) known among other things for his…
- Peeling agent An agent that promotes the softening and shedding of the horny outer layer of the skin. Also called a…