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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Neural tube defect Pain along the course of a nerve.
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- Pons A specific section of the brain formed by the rounded prominence on the front surface of the brainstem. (The…
- Abdominal muscles A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in the regular breathing movement and…
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- Prescription abbreviations A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or…
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- Beta adrenergic blocking agents A class of drugs, also called beta blockers, that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline…
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