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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain. Hydrocephalus can arise before birth or any…
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Show more- Histology The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope. Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to…
- Standard of care 1. A diagnostic and treatment process that a clinician should follow for a certain type of patient, illness…
- Pouch, rectovaginal An extension of the peritoneal cavity between the rectum and back wall of the uterus. The term 'cul-de-sac,'…
- Injury, mental child Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after…
- Male breast cancer Male breast cancer: See: Breast cancer, male.
- Vein, varicose See: Varicose vein
- Deoxyhemoglobin The form of hemoglobin without oxygen, the predominant protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin forms an…
- Dystrophica myotonia . See: Myotonic dystrophy
- Sweet wormwood A Chinese herb (also called qinghaosu) from which is extracted the antimalarial agent artemisinin
- Snoring Snoring: A rough rattling noise made on inspiration during sleep by vibration of the soft palate (the back of…
- Euthanasia The word 'euthanasia' comes straight out of the Greek -- 'eu', goodly or well + 'thanatos', death = the good…
- Rat-flea typhus Murine typhus, an acute infectious disease with fever, headache, and rash, all quite similar to, but milder…