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Bursae
Plural of bursa
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Show more- Branchial cleft cyst Also called a branchial cyst, this is a cavity that is a remnant from embryologic development present at…
- Heteroploid A different chromosome number than the normal number of chromosomes
- Mourning The process by which people adapt to a loss as, for example, the death of someone near and dear. Mourning is…
- Immunoglobulin A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of these types of cells…
- Water blister A blister with clear watery contents that is not purulent (does not contain pus) and is not sanguineous (does…
- Smallpox vaccination of eye See Vaccinia keratitis
- Lues 1. Relating to syphilis, caused by it, or suffering from it. 2. A person with syphilis. From lues, an old…
- Organs of reproduction, female The internal genital structures of the female include the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, the uterus (womb) and…
- Patellar reflex See: Knee jerk
- Tongue, anterior See: Anterior tongue
- Disease, Fabry See: Fabry disease
- Gamma-OH A European name for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a colorless and odorless drug used illicitly for…