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Examination, digital rectal (DRE)
An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal. The digital rectal exam is an important…
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- Retropubic prostatectomy Surgical removal of the prostate through an incision in the abdomen. NTER>
- Metered-dose inhaler Abbreviated MDI. A device that delivers a measured amount of medication as a mist the patient can inhale. A…
- Chamber, posterior The space in the eye behind the iris and in front of the lens. The iris is the colored ring of tissue that…
- Peptidase An enzyme that can break down a peptide into its component amino acids
- Angiomyxoma, aggressive A slow-growing tumor of stromal cells which occurs primarily in the genital and pelvic regions. This tumor is…
- Disease, Werner-His Named for the German physician Heinrich Werner (who did not describe Werner's premature aging syndrome) and…
- Allergy, peanut See: Peanut allergy
- Plasma donation The donation of sale of blood plasma for use in medical or other products. Unlike blood donors, most plasma…
- Dystocia, cervical See: Cervical dystocia
- Bursitis, elbow Inflammation of the olecranon bursa, the bursa at the tip of the elbow is called the olecranon bursitis. A…
- Guthrie test A simple screening blood test for phenylketonuria (PKU). The Guthrie test was the original impetus to newborn…