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Decerebrate rigidity
Particular body position caused by a lesion of the upper brain stem; characterized by rigid extension of limbs, internal rotation of the arms, and notable plantar flexion of the feet. Sustained contraction of the extensor muscles of the limbs resulting from a lesion in the brainstem between the superior colliculi and the vestibular nuclei.
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Decerebrate posturing
Physical presentation of rigid extension of the trunk, arms, hands, legs, and feet; associated with lesions of the brain stem.
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De Lange’s syndrome
Congenital disorder characterized by mental retardation, small head, small stature, generalized failure to thrive, and hirsutism.
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Dacryostenosis
Narrowing of the lacrimal duct due to cysts, tumors, or stone formation. Obstruction or narrowing of a lacrimal or nasal duct. The obstruction or constriction of the nasolacrimal duct, which can occur either congenitally or later in life, impeding the normal flow of tears.
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Dacryorrhea
Excessive flow of tears; possible causes include inflammation or infection of the eye.
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Cyturia
Presence of any type of cells in the urine.
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Cytosol
The liquid portion within the cell membrane. The fluid of cytoplasm, an aqueous solution of ions and nutrients.
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Cytophotocoagulation
Destruction of a portion of the ciliary body using an intense beam of light from a laser.
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Cystotomy
Incision into the urinary bladder. A surgical incision made into the bladder, usually to inspect or repair the bladder or for placement of a tube to aid in urination. Surgical incision into the urinary bladder, usually by cutting through the abdominal wall above the pubic symphysis (suprapubic cystotomy). This is necessary for such operations as…
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Cystometerogram
A procedure that measures the bladder dysfunction, most commonly urinary incontinence.
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