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Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)
In PUBS, a needle is inserted through the mother's abdominal wall and the uterine wall. Blood can be withdrawn from the umbilical vein at the point where the umbilical cord inserts (goes) into the placenta. Blood may also be taken from the…
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Show more- Deltoid An adjective and a noun. Adjective: In the shape of delta, the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet. A capital…
- Vitreous type 2 Stickler syndrome Stickler syndrome, type II. See: Stickler syndrome
- Torticollis, spasmodic Spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis, is the most common of the focal dystonias. In torticollis, the muscles…
- Prodrug A precursor (forerunner) of a drug. A prodrug must undergo chemical conversion by metabolic processes before…
- Stasis ulcer A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the…
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura A 'wastepaper basket' for those cases of immune thrombocytopenic purpura whose cause is still unknown. See…
- Kindred An extended family or clan, a group of related individuals. The term 'kindred' is used in population studies…
- Ecstasy 1. A state of rapture and trancelike elation.2. A street name for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)…
- Training, cross Doing two or more aerobic activities such as jogging, bicycling, and swimming on a regular basis
- Ricin Ricin: A potent protein toxin made from the waste left over from processing castor beans. The castor plant…
- Restless leg syndrome Restless leg syndrome: An uncomfortable creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, twitching, tearing, aching…
- Paragonimus infection See: Paragonimiasis