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- Error, beta The statistical error (said to be 'of the second kind' or type II) made in testing an hypothesis when it is…
- Colostomy, iliac A colostomy in which the exterior opening (stoma) is located on the lower left side of the abdomen
- Positive end-expiratory pressure The provision of oxygen under pressure by a mechanical respirator, a machine designed to improve the exchange…
- CHARGE syndrome See: CHARGE association
- ANLL Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, More commonly called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A quickly progressive…
- Diabetes, non-insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. See also Diabetes, type 2.
- White spots on the nails Very small semi-circular white spots on the nails. These spots may be found on the fingernails and…
- Arterial aneurysm An outpouching (aneurysm) of an artery. As opposed to a venous or cardiac aneurysm. An aneurysm is a…
- Cylindroma A benign tumor of skin adnexa such as the sweat gland, arising as a nodule on the scalp and, less often, the…