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Gross anatomy
The study of the form of structures that can be seen with the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic anatomy (or histology) which involves structures seen under the microscope. Traditionally, both gross and microscopic anatomy have been…
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Show more- MEDVAC Acronym for medical evacuation. MEDVAC typically refers to a team that is organized with the skills for the…
- Migraine, menstrually associated See: Menstrual migraine
- Phosphate A form of phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphate makes bones and teeth hard.
- Addiction, computer See: Computer addiction
- Pectus carinatum Pigeon-breasted. In Latin 'pectus' means 'chest' and 'carina' keel = a chest shaped like the keel of a boat…
- Pedigree In medicine, a family health history diagrammed with a set of international symbols to indicate the…
- Palate, hard The bony part of the roof of the mouth. The hard palate is just in front of the soft palate
- Osteopathy A system of therapy founded in the 19th century based on the concept that the body can formulate its own…
- Normal growth rate The speed with which normal growth occurs in length before birth and in height after birth. Fetal growth is…
- Sexagenarian Someone in his or her sixties. See also: Age by decade
- Anthrax immunization Anthrax immunization: A series of six shots over six months and booster shots annually, the anthrax vaccine…
- Kleine-Levin syndrome A rare condition characterized by excessive need for sleep, food, and sexual disinhibition. Most people with…