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Subdural hematoma
Bleeding into the space between the dura (the brain cover) and the brain itself. This space is called the subdural space. If the hematoma puts increased pressure on the brain, neurological abnormalities including slurred speech, impaired…
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- Translation To go from RNA to protein, translation is needed. Translation is the process by which the genetic code…
- Melanoma, malignant See: Melanoma
- Nebulizer A device for administering a medication by spraying a fine mist into the nose. Also known as an atomizer
- FEV1 Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second. The volume of air that can be forced out in one second after…
- Nerve, seventh cranial The seventh cranial nerve is the facial nerve, a mixed nerve that has fibers both going out and coming in…
- Hypercholesterolemia High blood cholesterol. This can be sporadic (with no family history) or familial. Familial…
- Regulatory gene A gene that regulates the expression of other genes. A regulatory gene is a nosy gene whose prime…
- Clitoral Pertaining to the clitoris, the small elongated erectile body in the female homologous with the penis in the…
- Hearing loss, age-related See: Presbycusis
- Congestive heart failure Congestive heart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically, failure…
- Gametogenesis The development and production of the male and female germ cells required to form a new individual. The male…