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Gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic (PEG)
A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or…
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- Aluminum A naturally occurring element that makes up about 8% of the surface of the earth and is always found combined…
- Muscle, teres minor >The teres minor muscle; >The infraspinatus muscle, which (like the teres minor) helps in the outward turning…
- Cancer anorexia Loss of desire to eat due to cancer. Cancer anorexia contributes to malnutrition, increases morbidity…
- Diabetes, insulin-dependent Also called type 1 diabetes. See Diabetes, type 1
- Lateral X-ray An X-ray picture taken from the side
- Small cell lung cancer A type of lung cancer in which the cells appear small and round under the microscope. Also called oat cell…
- Immunity, active Immunity, active: The production of antibodies against a specific agent by the immune system. Active immunity…
- Fetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis >Small size and weight before and after birth (pre- and postnatal growth retardation); >Brain involvement…
- Carbon dioxide content A measure of the bicarbonate level in the blood. The normal carbon dioxide content may vary somewhat from one…
- Analysis, linkage Study aimed at establishing linkage between genes. Today linkage analysis serves as a way of gene-hunting and…
- Syndrome, cracked tooth A toothache caused by a broken tooth (tooth fracture) without associated cavity or advanced gum disease…