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Pouch, rectovaginal
An extension of the peritoneal cavity between the rectum and back wall of the uterus. The term 'cul-de-sac,' aside from being any 'blind pouch or cavity that is closed at one end,' is used specifically to refer to the rectouterine pouch…
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- Hypoxia-ischemia See hypoxia. Ischemia refers to blood flow to cells and organs that is not sufficient to maintain their…
- Nuchal Referring to the back of the neck (nape). For example, nuchal rigidity is a stiff neck, sometimes a symptom…
- Filler An inactive substance used to make a product bigger or easier to handle. For example, fillers are often used…
- Frame, open reading See: Open reading frame
- Rheumatism, generalized Rheumatism affecting many and diverse parts of the body, such as fibromyalgia
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIC Sanfilippo syndrome due to deficiency of the enzyme acetyl CoA:alpha-glucosaminide acetyltransferase. See…
- Gastroschisis A birth defect in which there is a separation in the abdominal wall. Through this opening protrudes part of…
- Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome See: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- Fenfluramine A weight loss drug, in a class of drugs called anorectics which decrease appetite. This drug, sold in the US…
- Complications, postoperative Postoperative problems affecting patients after surgery. Postoperative complications may (or may not) be…
- Cyanotic Showing cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to not enough oxygen in the…