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Bernstein test
A test to find out if heartburn is caused by acid in the esophagus and so to diagnose GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The test involves dripping a mild acid, similar to stomach acid, through a tube placed in the esophagus. Also…
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Show more- Defibrillation The use of a carefully controlled electric shock, administered either through a device on the exterior of the…
- F (coefficient of inbreeding) F is the symbol for the coefficient of inbreeding, a way of gauging how close two people are genetically to…
- Plasmapheresis A procedure designed to deplete the body of blood plasma (the liquid part of the blood) without depleting the…
- Dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA. A steroid hormone made by the adrenal glands that acts on the body much like testosterone and is…
- Circum- Prefix meaning around, surrounding, or encircling. As in circumcision, circumflex, and circumjacent. From the…
- Fee for service ): In health care, a payment mechanism in which a provider is paid for each individual service rendered to a…
- Septic arthritis Arthritis:
- AAD American Association of Dermatology, one of many important professional societies in the health arena. The…
- National board exams The National board exams in medicine refer to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). This…
- LP (lumbar puncture) Also known as a spinal tap, an LP is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for…
- Pineal gland A small gland located deep within in the brain. It is believed to secrete melatonin, and may therefore be…
- Musculus The Latin for muscle. Plural: musculi. In anatomy and many medical textbooks and dictionaries, the muscles…