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Scan, CAT
Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images and turns them in pictures. The CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan can reveal some soft-tissue and other structures that…
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- Test, Rorschach A psychological test involving inkblots. The inkblots are used to determine what a person perceives (reads…
- RAD51 An enzyme that coordinates recombination and that is important to the process of error-free DNA repair by…
- Proposita A female through whom a family medically comes to light (is first ascertained). Also called the proband or…
- Bradypnea (Pronounced brad-ip-nea.) Abnormally slow breathing. A respiratory rate that is too slow. The normal rate of…
- Papillary tumor A tumor shaped like a small mushroom with its stem attached to the inner lining of the bladder
- Overactive bladder Overactive bladder: A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder causing urinary…
- Dextro- Prefix taken straight from the Greek meaning "through, throughout, completely" as in diachronic, diagnosis…
- Decubitus Lying down. A decubitus ulcer is a bed sore, the consequence of lying in one position too long. The Latin…
- Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis: Allergic reaction. In severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anaphylactic shock.
- Neuropathologist A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of diseases of the brain and nervous system by microscopic…