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Cesarian section, lower segment (LSCS)
A Cesarian section in which the surgical incision (cut) is made in the lower segment of the uterus
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- VAD Ventricular assist device, a mechanical pump that takes over the function of the damaged ventricle of the…
- Bile sludge A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile that occurs when particles of material precipitate from…
- Radiosensitive Sensitive to X-rays and other forms of radiant energy. For example, a tumor may be radiosensitive, and…