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Sella turcica
The 'Turkish saddle' in which sits the pituitary gland. The sella is a bony box in the middle of the head. It was called the sella turcica (the Turkish saddle) because of its resemblance to a saddle used by the Turks (and Arabs) which had…
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- RNA virus A virus in which the genetic material is RNA. The RNA may be either double- or single-stranded. There are 6…
- Aorta, ascending The ascending aorta is the first section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. The ascending aorta…
- Palpitations Palpitations: Unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. In some patients with…
- Urinalysis Urinalysis: A test that determines the content of the urine. Because urine removes toxins and excess liquids…
- Toe sign An important neurologic examination based upon what the toes do when the sole of the foot is stimulated. If…
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- Hydroxyapatite crystal disease Hydroxyapatite crystal disease:The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as…