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Intraventricular
In the ventricle of the heart or brain.
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Show more- Syndrome, Zellweger A genetic disorder, also called the cerebrohepatorenal syndrome, characterized by the reduction or absence of…
- Varus (vara, varum) Angled inward, bent or twisted inward, as in cubitus varus, hallux varus, talipes equinovarus…
- Teratogenic Able to disturb the growth and development of an embryo or fetus. See also: Teratogen and Teratogenic drugs
- Balloon tamponade A procedure in which a balloon is inflated within the esophagus or stomach to apply pressure on bleeding…
- Drug, generic >The chemical name of a drug. >A term referring to the chemical makeup of a drug rather than to the…
- Lentigines When there is one lentigo, there are usually more lentigines
- Intertrigo A superficial skin disorder involving any area of the body where opposing skin surfaces may touch and rub…
- Breech birth Literally, delivery of the baby by the buttocks first, rather than the head as is usual. Breech birth is more…
- HDL cholesterol Lipoproteins, which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins, are the form in which lipids are…
- ATP 1. Adenosine triphosphate. 2. Acute thrombocytopenic purpura
- Disease, coronary artery >Chest pain (angina pectoris) from inadequate blood flow to the heart; >Heart attack (acute myocardial…
- Naturopathic medicine See: Naturopathy