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Caul
Or cowl, a membrane, in obstetrics and cooking. In obstetrics, the caul is the amnion, one of the two fetal membranes, the other being the chorion. To be born in a caul meant to be born with the head covered by the amnion (or be born…
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- Lymphoproliferative disorders Malignant diseases of the lymphoid cells and cells from the reticuloendothelial system (which take up and…
- Hysterectomy, subtotal The uterus is surgically removed but the cervix is left is left in place. Also called a partial hysterectomy
- Neutral foot type The most common type of foot. A runner with a neutral type of foot lands on the heel and rolls forward during…
- Akinetic Without movement (or without much movement). A term used in neurology to denote the absence (or poverty) of…
- Anorexia, cancer See: Cancer anorexia
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis A cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot within the cavernous sinus, a large channel of venous blood in a…
- Pain, ankle Pain felt in the low or upper back. There are many causes of back pain. Pain in the low back can relate to…
- Sting, insect Stings from large stinging insects such as yellow jackets, bees, hornets and wasps can trigger allergic…
- Antiestrogen A substance that can prevent the full expression of estrogen. Antiestrogens act by exerting antagonistic…
- Dacryocystorhinostomy The surgical creation of a passage between the lacrimal sac (tear sac) and the nasal cavity to permit the…