Category: D
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Double placenta
A placental mass of the two placentae of a twin gestation.
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Discoid placenta
A placenta that constitutes practically one circumscribed and circular mass.
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Deciduate placenta
A placenta of which the maternal part escapes with delivery.
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Decongestive physiotherapy
Physical therapy designed to mobilize localized collections of fluid, e.g., in lymphedema.
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Diffuse phlegmon
Diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous tissues with sepsis.
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Disperse phase
The state of a substance in a heterogeneous system in which particles are separated from each other (e.g., oil particles in water).
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Diphtheritic pharyngitis
Sore throat with general symptoms of diphtheria and formation of a true membrane.
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Distal phalanx
The phalanx most remote from the metacarpus or metatarsus.
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Drop phalangette
Falling of the distal phalanx of a digit with loss of power to extend it when the hand is pronated. This is due to trauma or overstretching of the extensor tendon.
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Diaphragm pessary
A cup-shaped rubber pessary used as a contraceptive device.