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Endoscopic papillotomy
See: Endoscopic sphincterotomy
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Show more- Test, NSE Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a substance that has been detected in patients with certain tumors, namely…
- Ectodermal dysplasia A genetic disorder in which there is abnormal development of the skin and associated structures (the hair…
- SNP A change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. These single base…
- Innervation The nerve supply, usually to a specific part of the body. The innervation of the cornea is dense
- Perfluorinated acid A type of chemical that repels water and oil and is resistant to heat and chemical stress. Perfluorooctanoic…
- Psychology, clinical A professional specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance…
- Chest The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains the lungs, the heart and…
- Bacille Calmette Guerin An effective immunization against tuberculosis. Commonly abbreviated BCG, it is an attenuated (weakened)…
- VAQTA See: Varus.
- Acromioclavicular joint The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located between the acromion (a projection of the scapula that forms the…
- Oma Suffix meaning a swelling or tumor. Many words in medicine end in -oma. Some examples include adenoma…
- Pap test, ThinPrep A modified Pap test technique designed to reduce some of the technical problems inherent in the traditional…