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Braille system
A system of raised-dot writing devised by Louis Braille (1809-1852) for the blind in which each letter is represented as a raised pattern that can be read by touching with the fingers. The System: Each braille character or 'cell' is made…
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- HDR syndrome The syndrome of familial Hypoparathyroidism, sensorineural Deafness, and Renal dysplasia. Inherited as an…
- Ejaculate To ejaculate is to release semen during an orgasm in a male. The ejaculate (used as a noun) is the semen.
- Gallstones, microscopic Gallstones, microscopic: A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile, also called biliary sludge…
- Cancer, breast, familial A number of factors have been identified that increase the risk of breast cancer. One of the strongest of…
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- VACTERL association A nonrandom association of birth defects. VACTERL is an mnemonic in which the letters V, A, C, T, E, R, and L…
- Ascending pathway A nerve pathway that goes upward from the spinal cord toward the brain carrying sensory information from the…
- Gnashing Grinding the teeth. More formally called 'bruxism.' Gnashing, or bruxism, is due to clenching of the teeth…
- Ergonomics The science of making things fit people instead of asking people to fit things. Ergonomics uses knowledge…
- End-stage renal disease ESRD. Chronic irreversible renal failure
- Level 4 biosafety >Level 1 -- This level applies to agents that do not ordinarily cause human disease. >Level 2 -- This level…