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Tick
A small wingless bloodsucking insect that, along with the mite, belongs to the order Acarina. Ticks may be found in tall grass, where they may attach to a passing animal or person. Pulling a tick forcefully out from under the skin may…
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Show more- Acute myelogenous leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia: Abbreviated AML. Also called acute myeloid leukemia or acute nonlymphocytic…
- Stenosis, subaortic Narrowing of the left ventricle of the heart just below the aortic valve through which blood must pass on its…
- Uranium A metallic element that is used as nuclear fuel and is highly toxic and radioactive. Exposure to radiation…
- Radiation, background See: Background radiation
- Jugular The principal vein in the front of either side of the neck. The word comes from the Latin jugulum meaning…
- Otoacoustic emission test A physician specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases of the head and neck, especially those involving…
- Y map The array of genes on the Y chromosome. Once thought to be a genetic wasteland, the Y now is known to contain…
- Spine 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The spine…
- HCV PCR genotype test See: HCV PCR
- Belt, seat A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for…
- Myxoma A benign tumor composed of primitive connective tissue. The plural is myxomas or myxomata
- Fever, Southeast Asian hemorrhagic A syndrome due to the dengue virus that tends to affect children under 10, causing abdominal pain, hemorrhage…