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Nodes, Osler's
A diagnostic sign of bacterial infection of the heart (subacute bacterial endocarditis). These are small (the size of split peas), tender, transient nodules in the pads of fingers and toes and the palms and soles. Named for the…
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- Meibomian gland One of the little glands in the eyelids that make a lubricant called sebum which they discharge through their…
- Veins, ophthalmic The orbital cavity is drained by paired veins called the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins. The superior…
- Chromosomes in multiple miscarriages Couples who have had more than one miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) have about a 5% chance that one member…
- Critical care Intensive care. The specialized care of patients whose conditions are life-threatening and who require…
- Corpse A dead body. The term corpse is more often used in in mystery stories than in medicine which, for obscure…
- Anorexia, cancer See: Cancer anorexia
- Pro- The likelihood that something will happen. For example, a probability of less than .05 indicates that the…
- Eruption, bather's An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Bioelectric impedance analysis A seemingly simple method for determining the lean body mass. Abbreviated BIA. There are two methods of the…
- Purpura, Henoch-Schonlein See: Schönlein-Henoch purpura.
- Aerosol 1. In general, a fine mist or spray which contains minute particles.2. In medicine, a spray administered by a…