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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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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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Illness, disease.
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- Bleb A bladder-like structure more than 5 mm in diameter with thin walls that may be full of fluid. Also called a…
- Peritonsillar abscess A collection of pus behind the tonsils that pushes one of the tonsils toward the uvula (the prominent soft…
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