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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Evolution The continuing process of change, especially in reference to natural selection. Charles Darwin (1809-82)…
- Stage of dilatation The part of labor when the cervix dilates fully (to 10 centimeters). Also called the first stage of labor
- Viscera The internal organs of the body, specifically those within the chest (as the heart or lungs) or abdomen (as…
- Cradle-cam See: Kiddie cam
- Disorder, articulation See: Articulation disorder
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- Medicine, adoption Medicine for the adopted child, including pre-adoption counseling and evaluation based on a child's medical…
- WFS1 A gene on the short (p) arm of chromosome 4 in band 4p16 that encodes (provides the instructions for) a…
- Tom- Or tomo- before a consonant. A combining form meaning a cut, section, slice or layer, as might be achieved by…