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Low tension glaucoma
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- Greenstick fracture A fracture in which one side of a bone is broken while the other is bent (like a green stick). NTER>
- Beta adrenergic blocking agents A class of drugs, also called beta blockers, that block beta-adrenergic substances such as adrenaline…
- Pleural Pertaining to the pleura, the thin covering that protects the lungs. The term 'pleural' is pronounced like…
- Embolism, pulmonary The obstruction of the pulmonary artery or a branch of it leading to the lungs by a blood clot, usually from…
- Thoracic cage The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Giant cell tumor of bone A tumor of bone characterized by massive destruction of the end (epiphysis) of a long bone. The site most…
- Anesthetic A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness. A local anesthetic causes loss of feeling in a part of…
- Hereditary spherocytosis A genetic disorder of the red blood cell membrane clinically characterized by anemia, jaundice (yellowing)…
- Open-label trial A clinical trial in which researchers and participants know which drug or vaccine is being administered
- Douche A stream of water directed at any part of the body or any body cavity, often into the vagina, for cleansing…
- Paralysis, vocal cord Paralysis, vocal cord: Inability of one or both vocal folds (vocal cords) to move. The paralysis is usually…