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Extradural hematoma
See: Epidural hematoma
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- Glabella 1. The area between the eyebrows, just above the nose. 2. The corresponding area on the frontal bone between…
- Esophageal Pertaining to the esophagus
- Cell lineage A genealogic pedigree of cells related through mitotic division
- Histiocyte A type of white blood cell, also called a macrophage, that is created by the bone marrow. They usually stay…
- Passive-aggressive Pertaining to behavior in which feelings of aggression are expressed in passive ways as, for example, by…
- Pigmented villonodular synovitis A benign proliferative form of monoarthritis (arthritis in just one joint) that can occurs at any age but is…
- Serratus magnus One of the serratus muscles of the back and thorax. The serratus magnus originates from the lateral aspect…
- Septic bursitis A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues…