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Lateral meniscus of the knee
The word 'meniscus' refers to a crescent-shaped structure. The lateral meniscus of the knee is a thickened crescent-shaped cartilage pad between the two joints formed by the femur (the thigh bone) and the tibia (the shin bone). The…
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- Anisocoria Both pupils are usually of equal size. If they are not, that is termed anisocoria (from 'a-', not + 'iso'…
- Spinal cord The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies within the vertebral canal and from…
- Antithyroid drug A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and…
- Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy A procedure using laparoscopic techniques to remove the uterus (womb) and/or tubes and ovaries through the…
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- Leg In popular usage, the leg extends from the top of the thigh down to the foot. However, in medical…
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