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Lordosis
Inward curvature of the spine. Normally, for example, the low back demonstrates lordosis. The spine is not supposed to be absolutely straight, so some degree of curvature is normal. When the curve exceeds the usual range, it may be due to…
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- Mead See: Mead, Margaret
- Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) A form of computed tomography (CT) technology for diagnostic imaging. In MDCT, a two-dimensional array…
- CHEK2 A gene on chromosome 22q that encodes a kinase enzyme and influences a person's susceptibility to breast…
- Atrial fib Atrial fibrillation
- Zeitgeber An environmental agent or event that provides the cue for setting or resetting a biological clock. To be…
- Phalangeal Pertaining to a phalanx (a bone in the finger or toe)
- AV (atrioventricular) AV is the standard medical abbreviation for atrioventricular, a combination that means pertaining to the…
- MPO deficiency Myeloperoxidase deficiency
- Vein, femoral See: Femoral vein
- Gigantism, eunuchoid Extremely tall stature due to the delayed onset of puberty which permits the continued growth of the long…
- MedicAlert A nonprofit emergency medical information service, known for its MedicAlert jewelry, particularly the…