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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Leukemia, acute Cancer of the blood cells (leukemia) that progresses rapidly, as opposed to chronic leukemia which progresses…
- Pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism: The obstruction of the pulmonary artery or a branch of it leading to the lungs by a blood…
- Sore 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful. I have sore fingers from typing dictionary terms. She has a sore…
- Aerosinusitis Sinus troubles, particularly with pain, due to changing atmospheric pressures, as when going up or down in a…
- Jugular The principal vein in the front of either side of the neck. The word comes from the Latin jugulum meaning…
- Vestibular 1) Having to do with a structure that is a vestibule (entrance), such as the vestibule of the ear. 2) Having…
- MI A poisonous vapor or mist believed to be made up of particles from decomposing material that could cause…
- NICU Newborn, or Neonatal, Intensive Care Unit, an intensive care unit designed for premature and ill newborn…
- Iatrapistic A lack of faith in doctors. Entirely from the Greek: 'iatr-' indicating a relationship to a physician or…
- Exhaustion, heat A warning that the body is getting too hot. The person may be thirsty, giddy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseous…