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Rate, erythrocyte sedimentation
A sedimentation rate, or 'sed rate', is a blood test that detects and is used to monitor inflammation activity. It is measured by recording the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) sediment in a tube over time. It increases (the RBCs…
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Show more- Synovial lining The lining of the joint.
- Abdominal aneurysm An aneurysm situated within the abdomen (belly). An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an…
- Benzidine A compound used mainly for dyeing textiles and paper that is a known human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent)…
- Hypermobility syndrome Hypermobility syndrome: A common benign childhood condition involving hypermobile joints (that can move…
- Syndrome, lipodystrophy A disturbance of lipid (fat) metabolism that involves the partial or total absence of fat and often the…
- Neurofibromatosis, bilateral acoustic See: Neurofibromatosis type 2
- Dermal Pertaining to the skin. From the Greek word derma for skin
- Nitrogen, liquid See: Liquid nitrogen
- Hemidesmosome A specialised structure that attaches an epithelial cell to the basement membrane beneath it
- Category four hurricane A hurricane with winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above…
- Orthosis, thoracolumbosacral (TLSO) One of the two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis…
- HSAN III Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy III. See: Familial dysautonomia.