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Iridectomy
The process of making a hole in the iris by surgically removing a full-thickness piece from the iris
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- Encapsulated Confined to a specific area; the tumor remains in a compact form
- HHV-1 Human herpesvirus 1. A herpes virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. Here…
- Inhibition, orgasmic See: Anorgasmia
- Phylogenetics A physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists specialize in restoring…
- Auditory disease, central A condition in which there is an inability to differentiate, recognize or understand sounds while both the…
- Scoliosis, acquired Lateral (sideways) curving of the spine present at birth or due to a condition present at birth. The…
- Abiological See: Abiotic
- Discharge, nipple See: Breast discharge
- Recombinant DNA molecules A combination of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined using recombinant DNA technology
- Jequirity pea See: Abrin