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White cell differential, automated
A machine-generated percentage of the different types of white blood cells, usually split into granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils
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- RFA Radiofrequency ablation
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- Sickness, motion Motion sickness is a very common disturbance of the inner ear that is caused by repeated motion such as from…
- BUN Blood urea nitrogen. A measure primarily of the urea level in blood. Urea is cleared by the kidney and…
- Anti CCP See: Citrulline antibody
- Syndrome, complete androgen insensitivity A genetic disorder that makes XY fetuses insensitive (unresponsive) to androgens (male hormones). Instead…
- Skin graft, mesh A graft technique in which multiple pieces of skin are carefully arranged to cover an area. This technique is…
- Burn, third degree A burn in which the damage has progressed to the point of skin death. The skin is white and without sensation
- Gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic (PEG) A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on…