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>Culdoscopy, the introduction of an endoscope through the vagina into the cul-de-sac; >Culdoscope, the viewing tube (endoscope) that is used to look into the cul-de-sac; and >Culdocentesis, the aspiration (withdrawal) of fluid from the…
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Show more- Liquid nitrogen Nitrogen in a liquid state. Liquid nitrogen is supercool -- about 200 degrees Celsius (320 degrees…
- Disease, degenerative joint Also known as osteoarthritis, this type of arthritis is caused by inflammation, breakdown and eventual loss…
- Cone dystrophy A disease of the cones, the specialized light-sensitive cells that act as photoreceptors in the retina of the…
- Nebulization, heated Administration of medication via fine spray that has been heated to increase its water content
- Fissure, palpebral The opening for the eye between the eyelids.
- Robust In statistics, a term applied to a test or procedure that is not seriously disturbed by violations of the…
- Embolization A treatment that clogs small blood vessels and blocks the flow of blood, such as to a tumor.
- Gesundheit Interjection used to wish 'good health,' especially to someone who has sneezed. In this situation, Gesundheit…
- Cell lineage A genealogic pedigree of cells related through mitotic division
- Grief, public See: Public mourning
- Pediatric cystitis Bladder infection in a child. See: Urinary tract infection in children
- Mother (1) The female parent. (2) To produce offspring as a female. To attribute the maternity of. (3) A cell or…