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Fixation, external
A procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by a splint or cast. External fixation is as opposed to internal fixation in which the ends of the fractured bone are joined by mechanical devices such as metal…
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- Placenta, accessory See: Accessory placenta
- Sensorineural deafness with XX gonadal dysgenesis See: Perrault syndrome.
- Bursitis, calcific A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between tissues of the body. Chronic…
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) Spontaneous tearing in parallel with the normal salivation of eating. The crocodile tears syndrome occurs…
- Hyperemesis gravidarum Excessive vomiting in early pregnancy. Hyperemesis gravidarum, by definition, leads to the loss of 5% or more…
- Floating rib One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be 'floating' if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- MYH A base excision repair gene responsible for an hereditary colon cancer syndrome. MYH is located on the short…
- Children's immunizations Immunizations: In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: >…
- Carney complex A multiple neoplasia syndrome with cardiac, endocrine, cutaneous, and neural tumors together with spotty…
- Colonic adenoma family history See: Colon cancer family history
- Guasha See: Gua-sha