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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Massage therapist
A person who practices therapeutic massage. In many US states, massage therapists can be licensed after completing a specified training program. Licensed therapists may practice independently or in a medical setting
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- Exocrine gland A gland that secretes a substance out through a duct. The exocrine glands include the salivary glands, sweat…
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- Stomach flu So-called 'stomach flu' actually has nothing to do with the influenza (flu) virus. This term is sometimes…
- Restriction enzyme An enzyme from bacteria that can recognize specific base sequences in DNA and cut the DNA at that site (the…
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- Deglutition The act of swallowing, particularly the swallowing of food. The muscles of deglutition are the muscles…