Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Vitreous seeding
When tiny fragments of a tumor have detached and are suspended within the vitreous humor, they are referred to as floating within the gel-like substance of the eye.
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Visual-spatial
The aptitude to mentally manipulate objects and shapes that exist in multiple dimensions is known as the ability to manipulate multidimensional figures.
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Visual-perceptual skills
The ability of the mind and the eye to perceive something as it objectively exists is referred to as the capacity for true observation.
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Visual-motor skills
Hand-eye coordination refers to the harmonious interaction between the hands and eyes. In the Bender-Gestalt test, the evaluation of visual-motor skills revolves around the subject’s capacity to accurately perceive and subsequently replicate various figures.
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Visceral larva migrans
Toxocariasis, alternatively known by a name derived from the life cycle of the organism, is a medical condition characterized by the presence of specific parasites.
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Viral load test
A groundbreaking blood examination has been developed to assess the rate of HIV replication in individuals affected by AIDS. This innovative viral load test builds upon PCR methodologies and complements the existing CD4+ cell count evaluations.
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Videoscope
A flexible surgical camera that captures video imagery akin to that of a top-tier camcorder.
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery
A method employed to assist in the insertion of chest tubes or during decortications in the management of advanced empyema.
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Vibroacoustic stimulation
Within the context of a biophysical profile, an artificial larynx is utilized to generate a robust sound intended to “stimulate” the fetus.
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Vestibular system
The region within the inner ear responsible for preserving equilibrium.
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