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Kyphoplasty
A procedure similar to vertebroplasty, but with the intent of expanding the collapsedvertebra. A surgical instrument is introduced into the spine with a balloon that is inflated to expand the bone. Once this instrument is withdrawn, the…
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- Erotic jealousy syndrome See: Othello syndrome
- Reabsorption Absorbing again. For example, the kidney selectively reabsorbs substances such as glucose, proteins, and…
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus A specific form of hydrocephalus in which the central cavities of the inner brain (the ventricles) enlarge at…
- Chest pain Cel ODYvAlign=top bgColor=#cccccc colSpan=2> vAlign=top width='100%' bgColor=#ffffff>Our Chest pain Main…
- Prospective Looking forward. A prospective study or a prospective clinical trial is one in which the participants are…
- Dysplasia, faciogenital See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome
- Y-linked A gene on the Y chromosome. A Y-linked gene is by necessity passed from father to son, since the Y chromosome…
- Sexual masochism Sexual masochism is a disorder in which individuals use sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors involving the…
- MRA The magnetic resonance angiogram, or MRA, is a noninvasive test that has demonstrated usefulness in defining…
- Gland, pituitary The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head and is called the master gland because it…
- Genetic transport defect Within the body, many molecules are able to pass across the membranes that surround cells. These molecules…