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An adverse anaphylactoid reaction to vancomycin therapy, causing pruritus, flushing, and erythema of the head and upper body. The condition is caused by release of histamine. It can be prevented by slowing the infusion rate.  

The re-specialization of dedifferentiated cells, as occurs in the regeneration of an amphibian limb.  

Medical refuse, including potentially infectious materials and other hazardous products, that is placed in special containers to prevent them from contaminating the environment or spreading disease.  

Backward bowing. At the knee, it is called genu recurvatum; at the elbow, it is called cubital recurvatum.  

The act of bending backward.  

Three or more consecutive miscarriages that occur before the 20th week of gestation.  

The condition of leaning or reclining.  

An incision of the bladder through the rectum, usually to remove a stone.