A longitudinal groove on the inner surface of the stomach following the lesser curvature. It extends from the esophagus to...

burn resulting from exploding gunpowder, usually at very close range. It is often followed by tetanus, which should be prevented...

A technique of breathing in which the patient with inspiratory muscle weakness increases the volume of air breathed in by...

A small, flexible instrument used to locate the trachea. It is used as an intubation aid, especially when intubation with...

A bath consisting of 10 oz (300 ml) of glycerin added to 30 gal (114 L) water.  

A special bandage that is most easily applied with the patient standing or lying on a pelvic rest. A spica...

Condition in which certain taste sensations are aroused by sound stimuli.  

A change in the appearance of muscle, fibers that have lost their nerve supply; marked by an increase in the...

Lack of muscle tone in the stomach and failure to contract normally, causing a delay in movement of food out...

Estimation of the prenatal age of the fetus, typically by reviewing the pregnant woman’s menstrual history, making measurements of fundal...