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Tan discoloration of the skin, a common result of venous insufficiency of the legs.  

Excision of the stapes in the ear in order to improve hearing, especially in cases of otosclerosis. The stapes is replaced by a prosthesis. A surgical operation to remove the stapes. Surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear, performed to restore hearing in cases where the stapes has become ossified, fixed, and unable…

Pertaining to disease-causing organisms or their toxins. Referring to or produced by sepsis.  

Temporary, island like, blind gaps in the visual field.  

Stiff neck. Inflexibility of the neck movement, especially forward flexion of the neck. It is a sign of meningeal irritation.  

An acute, but now rare, infectious childhood illness characterized by a sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a pronounced red rash. Also called scarlatina. A disease caused by a coccus bacteria (Hemolytic streptococci). Transmitted by direct and indirect contact with an infected person’s nasal and throat discharges. Characterized by sore throat (strep throat), fever,…

The Sun Salutation, a series of yoga postures done in a flowing sequence with coordinated breathing.  

Bodily channels.  

The seventh tissue (dhatu), the male reproductive tissue.