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Poland syndrome
Poland syndrome: A developmental disorder of the chest wall involving a unique pattern of one-sided malformations characterized by a defect (absence or underdevelopment) of the main chest muscle (the pectoralis major) on one side of the…
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- Fibril The diminutive of fiber. A small fiber, a fine thread
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- Whitmore-Jewett staging system A staging system for prostate cancer. See Jewett staging system
- Short-term memory A system for temporarily storing and managing information required to carry out complex cognitive tasks such…
- Axillary dissection Surgery in which the axilla (the armpit) is opened -- to 'dissect' means to 'cut apart' -- in order to…
- Alpha-synuclein One in a family of structurally related proteins that are prominently expressed in the central nervous…
- Healthy food label A food that is low in fat and saturated fat and that contains limited amounts of cholesterol and sodium. If…
- Echinacea Echinacea: An herb that has been claimed to boost the body's immune system and help fight off infections…
- Pedophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of babies and children. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize…