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- Spit 1. As a noun: Popular term for sputum.2. As a verb: To eject sputum; to expectorate.See: Sputum
- Cutaneous papilloma A small tag of skin that may have a stalk (a peduncle). Cutaneous papillomas may appear on the skin almost…
- Meningitis, tuberculous See: Tuberculous meningitis
- Catecholamine Pronounced cat·e·chol·amine. An amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine -- examples include epinephrine…
- RU-486 The French abortion pill, also known as mifepristone. RU-486 has been used in combination with another drug…
- HS Hereditary spherocytosis. HS also stands for half-strength, hamstrings, heart sounds, heparan sulfate, hernia…
- ICU psychosis ICU psychosis: A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may…
- Radiography Film records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body. Radiography is made possible by X-rays (or…
- Bacteriostatic Capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria. Different from bactericidal (capable of killing…