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A device for measuring the flow of a gas or liquid,  

In anatomy, along the long (head-to-tail) axis of the body.  

An alphavirus transmitted by mosquito bite that causes fevers, rash, and “epidemic arthritis” in multiple joints. It is typically found in Australia and neighboring islands.  

Plantar flexion of the second to fifth toes in response to percussion of the plantar surface of the toes.  

A substance distilled from pine trees, sometimes used in adhesives, plastics, or polishes, and occasionally causing allergic contact dermatitis.  

A fully extended position in which the patient’s head is allowed to hang over the end of the operating room table to prevent aspiration of blood during surgery on the mouth and lips.  

A genus of herpesviruses that infect lymphocytes. Members of the genus include herpesvirus 6 and 7 (HHV-6 and HHV-7).  

A macular eruption not associated with any well-defined symptoms.  

Hay fever of early summer attributed to inhaling rose pollen.  

A standardized preparation of radioactive iodine and rose bengal used in photoscanning the liver and testing liver function.