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Bartholin's glands
A pair of glands between the vulva and the vagina that produce lubrication in response to stimulation. With a second pair of nearby glands called the lesser vestibular glands, they act to aid in sexual intercourse. Also called the greater…
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- Embolism, paradoxical Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel…
- ATP 1. Adenosine triphosphate. 2. Acute thrombocytopenic purpura
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- Laser coagulation The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a laser. A coagulation laser produces light in the visible green…
- Referral The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for…
- Seizure, centrencephalic See: Grand mal
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) A balance disorder that results in the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning, or vertigo when moving the head