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Ear bones
The malleus, incus, and stapes
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- Cholangiogram A radiologic procedure used to look at the gallbladder and bile ducts. See also: Intravenous cholangiogram.
- LKS 1. Lower lid (of the eye). 2. Lower limit. The recommended LL for potassium intake is 4.7 grams per day for…
- Rib cage The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Iridology The practice of diagnosing disease by examining the iris of the eye. Although some diseases do affect the…
- Thyrolingual cyst See: Thyroglossal cyst
- Spina bifida A birth defect (a congenital malformation) in which there is a bony defect in the vertebral column so that…
- Acupressure The application of pressure on specific points on the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea…
- Brain edema See: Cerebral edema
- Familial juvenile nephronophthisis (FJN) A childhood genetic kidney disease in which there is progressive symmetrical destruction of the kidneys…
- Nummular eczema Coin-shaped patches of irritated skin-most common on the arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs that may be…
- Vitamin A deficiency Deficiency of niacin, one of the B-complex vitamins, causes pellagra. See: Pellagra.