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Sutton law
See: Sutton's law
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- Biopsy, liver See: Liver biopsy
- Fong disease See Nail-patella syndrome
- Fistula, anal See: Anal fistula
- Calipers A metal or plastic tool similar to a compass used to measure the diameter of an object. The skin fold…
- Hypnolepsy A neurological disorder marked by a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Also known as…
- Familial adenomatous polyps, autosomal recessive See: MYH
- Positive end-expiratory pressure The provision of oxygen under pressure by a mechanical respirator, a machine designed to improve the exchange…
- Yellow jack 1) The flag displayed from lazarettos, naval hospitals, and vessels in quarantine. 2) Synonym for yellow…
- Hematoma An abnormal localized collection of blood in which the blood is usually clotted or partially clotted and is…
- Nyctalopia Night blindness, impaired vision in dim light and in the dark, due to impaired function of certain…
- Varicella immunization See Chickenpox immunization