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Prominent vertebra
The 7th cervical (neck) vertebra (C7) is sometimes called the prominent vertebra because of the length of its spinous process (the projection off the back of the vertebral body). The spinous process of the top thoracic vertebra (T1) just…
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Show more- Viral Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, 'My daughter has a viral rash.
- Photochemotherapy, psoralen See: PUVA
- Forceps, obstetrical An instrument designed as an aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. Forceps may be used to ease delivery or…
- Transcriptome The complete set of RNA transcripts produced by the genome at any one time. The transcriptome is dynamic and…
- Strain 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A hereditary tendency that originated…
- Tooth and nail syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by the absence of several teeth at birth and abnormalities of the nails. The…
- Disease, Hansen See: Hansen disease
- Pituitary adenoma A benign tumor of the pituitary, the master gland that controls other glands and influences numerous body…
- Abrasion An abrasion or 'excoriation' is a wearing away of the upper layer of skin as a result of applied friction…
- Reinnervation Restoration of nerve function after it has been lost. Reinnervation may occur spontaneously or be achieved by…
- Thoraces Plural of thorax.
- Q.s. If a medicine is to be taken every so- many hours, it is written "q_h"; the "q" standing for the Latin word…