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Culdocentesis
The puncture and aspiration (withdrawal) of fluid from the cul-de-sac, the rectouterine pouch (the pouch of Douglas), an extension of the peritoneal cavity between the rectum and back wall of the uterus. The word 'culdocentesis' is derived…
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- Labyrinthitis Inflammation of the labyrinth, the system of intercommunicating canals and cavities within the inner ear…
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- ADAMTS2 A gene that encodes a metalloproteinase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for processing type I, type II…
- Fish-odor syndrome An inborn error of metabolism associated with an offensive body odor, the smell of rotting fish, due to the…
- FAP Familial adenomatous polyposis, a prominent hereditary colon cancer syndrome
- Internal fixation A surgical procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by mechanical devices…
- Pimple A small papule or pustule. Pimples are sebaceous glands (oil glands) that are infected with bacteria, become…
- Drug, over-the-counter (OTC) A drug for which a prescription is not needed
- Doctors' symbol A staff or rod, with a snake curled around it. It is the staff or rod of Aesculapius (also called Asklepios)…