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Bariatric physician
A physician practicing bariatrics, the field of medicine concerned with weight loss. Also called a bariatrician. The terms are used interchangeably. The American Society of Bariatric Physicians states that: 'These guidelines provide…
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Show more- Arenavirus One of a family of viruses called Arenaviridae whose members are generally associated with diseases…
- Hemorrhoid A dilated (enlarged) vein in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the rectum, usually caused by…
- Popliteal fossa The hollow behind the knee
- DR syndrome See: Okihiro syndrome
- Pancreozymin See: Cholecystokinin
- Ecchymosis The skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels. Ecchymoses…
- Block, caudal See Caudal anesthesia
- Coarctation A narrowing, a stricture, a constriction. Although the best known coarctation is of the aorta, any artery can…
- Lymphangitis The red streaking and gland (lymph node) swelling in the area of an injury especially on the extremities. It…
- Neurosurgeon A physician trained in surgery of the nervous system and who specializes in surgery on the brain and other…
- Acute phase protein See: Acute-phase protein
- Candida albicans Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular…