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Palsy
Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary movement (motor function). For example, Bell's palsy is localized paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. The word 'palsy' is a corruption (and…
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Show more- Globus minor The globus minor is the tail of the epididymis, a cordlike structure just behind the testis. The globus major…
- Childbirth assistant See: Doula (the first meaning)
- Surgery, YAG laser The use of a YAG (yttrium-aluminum-garnet) laser to do surgery. One use for a YAG laser in surgery is to…
- Biological safety level 4 Level 4 biosafety
- Allergy, soy milk Allergy, soy milk: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for…
- Syndrome, Kawasaki A syndrome of unknown origin, mainly affecting young children, that causes fever, reddening of the eyes…
- Disease, Addison Long-term underfunction of the outer portion of the adrenal gland. In medical terms, chronic insufficiency of…
- Bias 1. When a point of view prevents impartial judgment on issues relating to the subject of that point of view…
- Plan B Brand name for a progestin-only emergency contraceptive designed to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours after a…
- Submandibular gland The second largest of the three major salivary glands. It is located deep to the mandible (jaw bone).
- Wasp sting A sting from a wasp, like that of other large stinging insects such as bees, hornets and yellow jackets…
- Spinal fusion Spinal fusion: A surgical procedure in which two or more of the vertebrae in the spine are united together so…