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Voronoff’s operation
The well-known procedure for rejuvenation involving the transplantation of ape testicles into a human.
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Vonulo
A pulmonary condition marked by significant pain, which is prevalent in West Africa.
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Vomiturition
Repeated, unsuccessful attempts to vomit, often accompanied by retching.
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Vomitory
Any substance that induces vomiting.
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Pernicious vomiting
Occasionally, during pregnancy, some women may experience such severe and excessive vomiting that it poses a life-threatening risk to the mother.
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Fecal vomiting
Vomiting caused by intestinal obstruction typically begins with the expulsion of stomach contents that appear normal, but as the condition progresses without relief, the vomit may turn bilious, and in severe cases, it can even contain feces.
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Voltolini’s disease
Intense inflammation of the inner ear.
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Volkmann spoon
A pointed surgical tool employed for scraping.
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Volkmann’s ischemic contracture
Muscle atrophy in a limb caused by restricted blood flow due to excessive tightness of a splint or bandage is known as ischemic contracture. When a splint or bandage is applied to stabilize a fracture, without proper caution, the affected tissues can react to the injury by swelling. This swelling can obstruct blood circulation in…
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Volkmann’s deformity
Ankle dislocation present from birth.
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