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Interventional radiology (IR)
Rventional radiologists employ image guidance methods to gain access to the deep interstices of most organs and organ systems. Through a galaxy of techniques, they can treat certain conditions percutaneously (through the skin) that might…
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- Interleukin-4 A protein that stimulates the immune system to develop mast cells, resting T-cells, and activated B-cells…
- Hormone,T4 Thyroxine
- Peter Mansfield See: Mansfield, Peter
- Nerve conduction velocity test Nerve conduction velocity test> An electrical test used to detect nerve conditions. In the nerve conduction…
- Nephritis, lipomatous A disorder in which the nephrons of the kidney are gradually replaced with fatty tissues, preventing proper…
- Modifiers, biological response (BRMs) Substances that stimulate the body's response to infection and disease. The body naturally produces small…
- Discharge 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vagina.2. The passing of an action…
- Physicians Health Study A very large, long-term, randomized study initiated in 1982 to look at the effects of aspirin and…
- United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) The nationwide umbrella for transplantation organ sharing in the U.S. UNOS states that it is 'a private…