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Low vision device
A devise to help to improve visual ability of a person with low vision. Low vision devices may be optical or non-optical. Optical devices such as a magnifying glass involve the use of lenses to improve vision whereas non-optical devices…
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Show more- Anatomic orientation terms In anatomy, certain terms are used to denote orientation. For example, a structure may be horizontal, as…
- Gua sha See: Gua-sha
- Test, treadmill A test (sometimes called the exercise treadmill test or exercise test) in which a continuous…
- Bone Bone is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and…
- Coccygeal Referring to the coccyx, the small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine, that is made up of 3-5 (average…
- Carcinoma, ampullary Cancer of a structure called the ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at the junction where the common…
- Stone-mason's disease See: Silicosis
- Coughing syncope The temporary loss of consciousness upon coughing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- Glaucoma, acute angle-closure Glaucoma, acute angle-closure: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to…
- Philtrum The area from below the nose to the upper lip. Normally the philtrum is grooved. In fetal alcohol syndrome…
- Laryngeal nerve palsy Paralysis of the larynx (voice box) caused by damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve or its parent nerve…
- Neurogenic shock A type of shock (a life-threatening medical condition in which there is insufficient blood flow throughout…