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- Ischium Bone making up the lower down back part of the pelvis
- Respiratory therapist A person who has graduated from an approved respiratory therapist program and is qualified to provide…
- Compound microscope A microscope which consists of two microscopes in series, the first serving as the ocular lens (close to the…
- Acoustic neuroma A benign tumor that may develop on the hearing and balance nerves near the inner ear. The tumor results from…
- Microembolus An embolus of microscopic size. For example, a tiny blood clot or little clump of bacteria. Like any embolus…
- Delta cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Node, sinoatrial The sinoatrial is one of the major elements in the cardiac conduction system, the system that controls the…
- White blood cell One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are several types of white blood cells…
- Mental child injury Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after…
- Frigidity Failure of a female to respond to sexual stimulus; aversion on the part of a woman to sexual intercourse…