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Carminative
An agent that prevents or relieves flatulence (gas in the gastrointestinal tract) and, in infants, may help in the treatment of colic. The origin of the word 'carminative' is particularly curious. It was borrowed from the French carminatif…
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- Node, sinus The sinus node is one of the major elements in the cardiac conduction system, the system that controls the…
- Cyst of the ovary, follicular A fluid-filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a…
- American Academy of Pediatrics AAP. Its member pediatricians 'dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of…
- Category five hurricane A hurricane with winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft…
- Hypnosis A part of healing from ancient times. The induction of trance states and the use of therapeutic suggestion…
- Scarlatina Also called scarlet fever, a disease caused by infection with group A streptococcal bacteria that occurs in a…
- C-peptide A byproduct of insulin production, usually by the pancreas. The level of C-peptide is a gauge of how much…
- Fetal circulation The blood circulation in the fetus before birth. Before birth, the blood from the heart headed for the lungs…
- C4 (cervical vertebra) The fourth cervical (neck) vertebra from the top
- Film, AP An X-ray picture in which the beams pass from front-to-back (anteroposterior). As opposed to a PA…
- Brace, Milwaukee One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can…