Category: D

A curved artery crossing the sole of the foot.  

So as to take in a large amount of air.  

A small vein which drains from the pterygoid process behind the cheek into the facial vein.  

A vein in the neck which drains into the vertebral vein.  

Located, coming from or reaching relatively far inside the body.  

The position of a person who is lying down. Reclining position, as in a bed. Decubitus refers to the immobile positions taken up in bed by patients suffering from various conditions such as pneumonia, peritonitis, or severe exhaustion. Such patients are liable to develop bed sores, or ulcer decubitus. An ulcer (sore) of the skin…

A reduction in the symptoms of a disease. Lessening of the severity of symptoms. A decrease in the severity of disease symptoms.  

To loosen or disperse mucus in the nasal passages, sinuses or bronchi.  

Reduction of pressure. A controlled reduction of atmospheric pressure which occurs as a diver returns to the surface. The reduction of pressure on an organ or part of the body by surgical intervention. Surgical decompression can be effected at many sites: the pressure of tissues on a nerve may be relieved by incision; raised pressure…