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- Pouch of Douglas >Culdoscopy, the introduction of an endoscope through the vagina into the cul-de-sac; >Culdoscope, the…
- Culdoscope The viewing tube (endoscope) introduced through the end of the vagina into the cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac is…
- Vessel, efferent A vessel carrying blood away from the heart. An artery or arteriole
- Acupressure The application of pressure on specific points on the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea…
- Polycystic ovary syndrome Abbreviated PCOS. Polcystic ovary syndrome is a condition in women characterized by irregular or no menstrual…
- Eye melanoma See: Intraocular melanoma
- Single base change A change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. These single base…
- Abortion, habitual The miscarriage of 3 or more consecutive pregnancies. The abortion of 3 or more miscarriages (spontaneous…
- CPEO with ragged-red fibers See: Kearns-Sayre syndrome