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Sigmoid
In human anatomy, the lower colon (the lower portion of the large bowel). 'Sigmoid' is short for 'sigmoid colon.' The word 'sigmoid' came from the Greek letter 'sigma' which is shaped like a C. It also means curved in two directions like…
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- Endometrial biopsy Endometrial biopsy: A procedure for sampling the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Endometrial biopsy…
- Sprained ankle Sprained ankle: See: Ankle sprain.
- Triage The process of sorting people based on their need for immediate medical treatment as compared to their chance…
- Orchiectomy The surgical removal of one or both testes.
- Collateral knee ligament, medial The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Zygomycosis A dangerous infection caused by a water-borne fungus. Zygomycosis is seen most often in patients who are…
- Cranial A genetic (inherited) disorder of bone development characterized by: 1. Typical cranial and facial…
- Isolate A group in which mating is always between members of the group. For example, the Amish.
- Helix, double The structure of DNA with the two strands of DNA spiraling about one other. The double helix looks something…
- Green fluorescent protein Abbreviated GFP. A protein that glows green under fluorescent light. Found naturally in the jellyfish…
- Femicide The killing of women. For example, AIDS in Africa has been termed 'mass femicide.' Femicide is in contrast to…