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Regurgitation, mitral
See: Mitral regurgitation
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- Bronchus One of the large air tubes leading from the trachea to the lungs that convey air to and from the lungs. The…
- Vomit Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, due to the act of…
- Niemann-Pick disease type C Abbreviated NPC. A type of Niemann-Pick disease inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, resulting in…
- Joint, ankle The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and the subtalar joint: > >The…
- Temporal 1. Pertaining to time, limited in time, temporary, or transient.2. Pertaining to the temple region of the…
- Twisted ankle See: Ankle sprain