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Xiphoid process
A pointed cartilage attached to the lower end of the breastbone or sternum, the smallest and lowest division of the sternum. Cartilaginous early in life, it may become ossified (bony) in adults. It is sometimes simply called the xiphoid…
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- Menstrual synchronization A phenomenon that occurs when two or more menstruating women live together, in which the menstrual cycles of…
- Red-green colorblindness A form of colorblindness in which red and green are perceived as identical. This is the most common type of…
- Ecstasy 1. A state of rapture and trancelike elation.2. A street name for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)…
- Orifice An opening. The mouth for example is an orifice.
- Enteral nutrition Pertaining to the small intestine. Also called (less often) enteral.
- Labor, false Intermittent non-productive muscular contractions of the womb (uterus) during pregnancy, most commonly in the…
- Fantod A state of nervous anxiety or irritability. Also an irritable outburst. Pronounced fan-todd
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- Aspiration Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also refers to the accidental sucking in…