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Barium solution
A liquid containing barium sulfate. The barium is radioopaque -- it shows up on x-rays. The barium outlines organs of the body such as the intestines so they can be seen on x-ray film. One use of a barium solution, for example, is for a…
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Show more- Tophi The plural of tophus
- Mania, mixed See: Mixed mania
- Plantar fasciitis Inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the 'bowstring-like' tissue in the sole of the foot…
- Visual acuity The clarity or clearness of the vision, a measure of how well a person sees. The ability to distinguish…
- Choanal Pertaining to the choana, the passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. The choana is…
- Assembly, DNA The process of putting fragments of DNA that have been sequenced into their correct chromosomal positions…
- Dermatopathy Any disease of the skin. Synonymous with dermopathy
- Oat cell cancer A type of lung cancer in which the cells are small, round and resemble oats. Also called small cell lung…
- Poisoning Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning is still a major hazard to…
- Sore, canker Sore, canker: A small ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth that is often painful and very sensitive. Also…
- Hysterectomy, laparoscopically assisted vaginal Rocedure using laparoscopic techniques to remove the uterus (womb) and/or tubes and ovaries through the…
- Aldrec Trade name of the insecticide aldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin