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Nodes, Osler's
A diagnostic sign of bacterial infection of the heart (subacute bacterial endocarditis). These are small (the size of split peas), tender, transient nodules in the pads of fingers and toes and the palms and soles. Named for the…
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- Legal medicine The branch of medicine that deals with the application of medical knowledge to legal problems and legal…
- Abuse, pregnancy Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman's spouse, partner, or…
- Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation: Abnormal irregular heart rhythm with chaotic generation of electrical signals in the…
- Rectal (noun) An informal term for a digital rectal exam (DRE) done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated)…
- Abused inhalant >Solvents > >Industrial or household solvents or solvent-containing products, including paint thinners or…
- Syndrome, de Lange See: de Lange syndrome
- Cerclage Encircling with a ring, loop, wire, or ligature. Cerlage can be around bone fragments to hold them together…
- Polychlorocamphene See: Toxaphene
- Homo floresiensis A human-like species who lived until 18,000 years ago in the company of giant Komodo lizards and now-extinct…
- Trichinosis Trichinosis: See: Trichinellosis.
- Goldenhar syndrome Congenital malformation of the jaw, cheek and ear associated with vertebral defects. There is deformity of…