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Lithotripsy, percutaneous nephro- (PNL)
A technique for removing large and/or dense stones and staghorn stones. PNL is done via a port created by puncturing the kidney through the skin and enlarging the access port to 1 cm (about 3/8 inch) in diameter. There is no surgical…
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- Vertebra A vertebra is one of 33 bony segments that form the spinal column of humans. There are 7 cervical, 12…
- Antiretroviral An agent or process effective against a retrovirus. For example, a drug to treat HIV
- Open-label A term used to describe the situation when both the researcher and the participant in a research study know…
- Gene, Med1 DNA repair A gene that codes for one of the key enzymes involved in repairing DNA. The DNA in genes is constantly…
- Tic A repetitive movement that is difficult, if not impossible, to control. Tics can affect any group of muscles…
- Remission Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other disease. When this happens, the disease is said to…