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Gyrus, lingual
See: Lingual gyrus
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- Medication, antibiotic A drug used to treat bacterial infections. The original definition of an antibiotic was a substance produced…
- Disc, optic The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina. Also…
- Computed tomography colography See: Virtual colonoscopy
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- Aldrec Trade name of the insecticide aldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Needle stick See: Needlestick injury
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