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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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- Fear of crossing bridges An abnormal and persistent fear of crossing bridges. Sufferers of this phobia experience undue anxiety even…
- Colostomy, a patient's perspective For an excellent article about colostomy from a patient's viewpoint, please see Colostomy - A Patient's…
- Torre syndrome See: Muir-Torre syndrome
- Vaginal membrane A thin membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening. This fold of mucous membrane is…
- Extracorporeal (ECMO) A life support system that circulates the blood through an oxygenating system. ECMO is like a…
- Surgery, GERD (fundoplication) A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Hepatitis E virus The agent responsible for hepatitis E. Abbreviated HEV. For more information, see: Hepatitis E
- Octalox Trade name of the insecticide dieldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Mammaplasty, reduction See: Breast reduction
- Nose The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, clean, and humidify the…