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- AAP The American Academy of Pediatrics
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- Myelinization The formation of the myelin sheath around a nerve fiber. Also known as myelination
- Vara See: Varus
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- Single transverse palmar line Simian crease
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- HEPA Acronym that stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air and for High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestor. HEPA…