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Appendix epididymis
A small cystic projection from the surface of the epididymis which represents a remnant the embryologic mesonephros. The epididymis is a structure within the scrotum attached to the backside of the testis. The epididymis is a coiled…
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- Sapovirus A virus, formerly called 'Sapporo-like virus' (SLV) and sometimes referred to as classic or typical…
- Vascular bed The vascular system, or a part thereof: for example, the pulmonary vascular bed describes the blood vessels…
- LP (lumbar puncture) Also known as a spinal tap, an LP is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for…
- Trimester The nine months of pregnancy is traditionally divided into three trimesters: distinct periods of roughly…
- Cerebritis Inflammation of the brain
- Neurotoxic Poisonous to nerves or nerve tissue. Mercury and lead are neurotoxic
- Turbinate A bone shaped like a top. The turbinate is a bone in the nose; it is an extension of the ethmoid bone, is…
- Hip replacement, total Hip replacement, total: Surgery in which the diseased ball and socket of the hip joint are completely removed…
- Fish bowl granuloma Localized nodular skin inflammation (small reddish raised areas of skin) caused by a bacterium called…
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis See: Tuberculosis, extrapulmonary. See also: Tuberculous meningitis