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Patellar tendon reflex
See: Knee jerk
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- Ellis-van Creveld syndrome A type of short stature with striking shortening of the ends of the extremities (arms and legs), polydactyly…
- Impotence Impotence: A common problem among men characterized by the consistent inability to sustain an erection…
- Enteric-coated Coated with a material that permits transit through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication…
- Germinoma A type of germ cell tumor.
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- Pelvic exam An examination of the organs of the female reproductive system. In a pelvic exam, a speculum (an instrument…
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