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Cilium
A fine hairlike projection from a cell such as those in the respiratory tract. Cilia can help to sweep away fluids and particles. Some single-celled organisms use the rhythmical motion of cilia for locomotion. Cilium is Latin. It referred…
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Show more- Pollex The thumb. Pollex is derived from the Latin pollere, to be strong, because in a contest of strength the thumb…
- Dental braces (orthodontics) Dental braces (orthodontics): The use of devices to move teeth or adjust underlying bone. The ideal age for…
- Analbuminemia 1. Properly, an absence of albumin from the blood.2. More loosely, a low level of albumin in the blood…
- Patellar reflex See: Knee jerk
- Tumor, primary See: Primary tumor
- Scooter injury An injury sustained on a scooter, a foot-operated board mounted tandemly on two wheels with an upright…
- Propositus A male through whom a family medically comes to light (is first ascertained). Also called the proband or…
- Housekeeping gene A gene involved in basic functions needed for the sustenance of the cell. Housekeeping genes are…
- DES Diethylstilbestrol, the earliest synthetic (man-made) form of a hormone in the estrogen class. DES was once…
- Constrictive pericarditis Scarring of the pericardial sac. This limits the ability of the heart to function because it cannot expand…
- Pain, abdominal See: Abdominal pain
- Chronic This important term in medicine comes from the Greek chronos, time and means lasting a long time. A chronic…