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Show more- Serratus magnus One of the serratus muscles of the back and thorax. The serratus magnus originates from the lateral aspect…
- Gametic Pertaining to the gamete (the sperm or eggs)
- Binocularity The ability to focus upon an object with both eyes and create a single stereoscopic image. Binocularity…
- Male external genitalia The external genital structures of the male, comprising the penis, the male urethra, and the scrotum
- Progressive supranuclear palsy Progressive supranuclear palsy: A neurologic disorder of unknown origin that gradually destroys cells in many…
- Retinal disease In medicine, called retinopathy. See: Retinopathy
- Mania, mixed See: Mixed mania
- Transferrin A plasma protein that transports iron through the blood to the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The blood…
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS. AIDS is a disease due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Also referred to as…
- Syndrome, DiGeorge See: DiGeorge syndrome
- Pituitary, posterior A mild form of eczema that occurs in young children and adolescents and produces mild patchy lightening and…
- Trauma center A specialized facility in a hospital that is designed to provide diagnostic and treatment services for trauma…