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Abruptio (abruptio placentae)
Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus. Abruption is a potentially serious problem both for the mother and baby
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- Cell suicide See: Apoptosis
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- Anastomosis The connection of normally separate parts or spaces so they intercommunicate. An anastomosis may be naturally…
- Bacterial artificial chromosome Inflammation of the prostate gland of sudden (acute) onset due to bacterial infection. The symptoms include…
- Slipped spine See: Spondylolisthesis
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- Enzyme A protein (or protein-based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living organism. An enzyme acts…
- Acromion The projection of the scapula (the shoulder blade) that forms the point of the shoulder. The acromion is part…