Category: D

A double star figure formed during mitosis.  

A congenital median slit of the pelvis.  

A congenital fissure of the spinal cord, frequently associated with spina bifida cystica.  

A congenital sagittal fissure of the skull.  

A wave of inhibition before a forward contraction in the intestine. The process is similar to peristalsis. A type of peristalsis where a wave of relaxation comes before a wave of contraction.  

Examination of skin lesions by means of a diascope.  

A glass plate held against the skin for examining superficial lesions. Erythematous lesions will show the compressed capillary bed, but a hemorrhagic area will not blanch when the glass is pressed against the skin.  

A personal record kept by a patient or caregiver of important outpatient observations, e.g., blood pressures; blood glucose levels; caloric intake; or the frequency of certain symptoms, such as bowel movements, crying spells, headaches, palpitations, or urination.  

To two joints; specifically, the temporomandibular joints, where the mandible articulates in two places with the skull.  

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea occurring after eating shellfish that have ingested okadaic acid and other toxins produced by marine algae (dinoflagellates). The disease resolves spontaneously from within hours to a few days.