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Colostomy
An alternative exit from the colon created to divert waste through a hole in the colon and through the wall of the abdomen. A colostomy is commonly performed by severing the colon to attach the end leading to the stomach to the skin…
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- TRNA Transfer RNA
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- Cardiac tamponade A life-threatening situation in which there is such a large amount of blood or other fluid inside the…
- Immune complex A cluster of interlocking antigens and antibodies forming a large network of molecules. Also called an…
- Agent, anti-infective Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing…
- Glaucoma, risk factors If you belong to a high-risk group for glaucoma, have your eyes examined through dilated pupils every 2 years…