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Tentorial pressure cone
Projection of a portion of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum through the incisure of the tentorium due to increased intracranial pressure.
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Tentacle
A slender projection of invertebrates. It is used for prehension, tactile purposes, or feeding.
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Sponge tent
A plug made of compressed sponge that is placed in the cervical canal to dilate it.
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Pleural tent
In thoracoscopy or thoracic surgery, a mediastinal or subpleural blanket used to reinforce the suture line.
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Medical tent
A portable clinic erected to provide supportive care in outdoor settings, such as war zones, outdoor concerts, or marathon races.
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Laminaria tent
A plug made of Laminaria digitata that is placed in the cervical canal of the uterus to dilate it.
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Cool mist tent
An enclosure into which nebulized medications and mist are sprayed; it is used to treat croup, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses in children.
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Tensometer
A device for testing the tensile strength of materials.
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Tension of gases
The partial pressure of gas in a mixture. In clinical applications this is usually measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or kilopascals (kPa).
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Tissue tension
The theoretical state of equilibrium between the cells of a tissue.
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