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Fixation, external
A procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by a splint or cast. External fixation is as opposed to internal fixation in which the ends of the fractured bone are joined by mechanical devices such as metal…
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- Shock, anaphylactic A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a swelling of body tissues including the throat…
- Abscess, breast See: Breast abscess. see also: Breast infection; Mastitis
- Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome Abbreviated WHS. A chromosome disorder due to partial deletion of the short (p) arm of chromosome 4. It is…
- Androgen A male sex hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of the male sex characteristics. The major…
- Ceteris paribus 1. Literally (in Latin), other things the same. 2. Figuratively, all else being equal (staying the same). 3…
- Fecal occult blood test Fecal occult blood test: A test to check for hidden blood in the feces. Fecal refers to stool. Occult means…
- Sensitivity, analytic See: Analytic sensitivity
- Dreams Thoughts, visions, and other sensations that occupy the mind in sleep. Dreams occur during that part of sleep…
- Annexins The annexins are a family of proteins first described in 1990. All of the annexin proteins share the property…
- Typhus, tick Also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, an acute febrile (feverish) disease initially recognized in the…
- Hormone, thyroid stimulating (TSH) A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…