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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Show more- Atrial septal defect (ASD) A hole in the septum, the wall, between the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. Commonly called an ASD…
- Skeletal Pertaining to the skeleton, the bones of the body which collectively provide the framework for the body
- Hypoglycemic Relating to hypoglycemia, an abnormally low level of the sugar glucose in the blood, usually a complication…
- UAL UAL stands for ultrasonic-assisted liposuction. Liposuction involves the surgical suctioning of fat deposits…
- Arthritis, gout Joint inflammation caused by uric acid crystal deposits in the joint space. An attack is usually extremely…
- Avastin The first drug in a new class designed to treat cancer by compromising its blood supply. Avastin…
- Litmus A pigment used as a test for acidity and alkalinity. Litmus paper turns red in acid and blue in an alkaline…
- CT colonography Another name for virtual colonoscopy. The term CT colonography provides a more accurate description of the…
- Replication, DNA A wondrous complex process whereby the ('parent') strands of DNA in the double helix are separated and each…
- Adult-onset Still disease Although Still disease was first described in children, it is known to begin in adults (rarely). Of all…
- Cornelia de Lange syndrome See: de Lange syndrome
- CNS prophylaxis Chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the central nervous system (CNS). This is preventative treatment. It is…