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Mower injury
Injury from a mower, a machine used to cut grass (or other grains or weeds) to an even length. The main source of danger with a power mower is the blade which, to do its job, must be sharp and travel at a high speed. It can inflict serious…
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Show more- Liver cancer, adult primary A tumor in which the cancer starts during adulthood in cells in the liver. Also called hepatocellular…
- Cubitus varus A deformity of the elbow resulting in a decreased carrying angle (so that, with the arm extended at the side…
- Immunodeficiency Inability to mount a normal immune response. Immunodeficiency can be due to a genetic disease or acquired as…
- Vertigo, recurrent aural A condition, also known as Meniere's disease, with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears…
- Pulse The rhythmic contraction and expansion of an artery due to the surge of blood from the beat of the heart. The…
- Germanium A nonessential trace element that has caused nephrotoxicity (kidney injury) and death when used chronically…
- Reflex, pressor A pressor reflex is a neurological (nerve) reflex that constricts arterioles (small blood vessels) and…
- Keratolytic Pertaining to keratolysis, the softening and shedding of the horny outer layer of the skin. A keratolytic…
- Male condom The male condom is a sheath placed over the erect penis before penetration, preventing pregnancy by blocking…
- Flores man See: Homo floresiensis
- Musset sign See: de Musset sign
- Talus The ankle bone. The ankle joint is formed by the talus and the bottom of the tibia and fibula that rest upon…