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A blood test in which red blood cells are placed in a series of successively weaker salt solutions to detect the point at which hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells) occurs from osmotic pressure difference. Abnormally fragile cells break down in stronger solutions.  

An enzyme found in the blood in increased levels in liver and certain other diseases.  

X-ray studies done in the operating room during a surgical procedure.  

An orthopedic surgical procedure done to set a broken bone; an incision is made at the site of the fractured bone, which is then immobilized and set in its normal position.  

Infusion of intravenous oxytocin to stimulate contractions. External fetal monitoring performed on pregnant women to assess the health of the fetus using the hormone oxytocin to stimulate uterine contractions. The pregnant woman is given an intravenous solution of oxytocin and the doctor observes the reaction of the fetus to the stress of the contractions to…

Generalized skeletal dysplasia with prominent forehead and small mandible; irregular ribbon-like constrictions of the ribs and tubular bones demonstrated on x-rays.  

Pubic bone; one of three bones that fuse together to form the hip bone.  

Type of tetanic spasm where the limbs, neck, and trunk are held in a rigid, straight line. Tetanic spasm marked by rigidity of the body in a straight line.  

Surgical reconstruction of a testicle.  

Muscle that compresses the lips. A circular muscle of the face originating on other muscles around the mouth whose mainly circular fibers are inserted in the skin at the corners of the mouth. It closes and purses the lips and is controlled by the facial nerve. Flat band of muscle around the upper and lower…