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Scan, bone
A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material is injected and travels through the bloodstream. It collects in the bones, especially in abnormal areas of the bones, and is…
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- Abuse, substance See: Substance abuse
- Red ear syndrome An unusual type of head pain in which the ear becomes red and burning. Attacks may be brought on by triggers…
- Breastfeeding Breastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, human…
- Adducted thumbs with mental retardation A syndrome with the following characteristic features: > >neurologically: mental retardation and aphasia…
- Gene, zygotic lethal A gene that is lethal (fatal) for the zygote, the cell formed by the union of a sperm (male sex cell) and an…
- Forced expiratory volume The volume of air that can be forced out taking a deep breath, an important measure of pulmonary function…
- Psychoimmunology The study of the connections between the mind and the immune system. The basic concept of psychoimmunology is…
- Fracture, compound A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called an open fracture. NTER> A fracture is…
- Eyes, spots in front of the Also known as 'floaters', blurry spots that drift in front of the eyes but do not block vision. The blur is…
- Respiratory distress syndrome, acute Better known as ARDS. See: ARDS