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Surgical fixation of the urethrovesical junction and the bladder neck to an elevated retropubic position to alleviate stress incontinence.  

Periods of apnea alternating with breaths of the same depth.  

Blood test for unconjugated, conjugated, and total bilirubin levels; levels are abnormal when there is biliary obstruction or liver disease.  

Liver disorder due to obstructed bile ducts. An uncommon type of cirrhosis that causes gradual, progressive destruction of bile ducts in the liver. Because its normal excretion is interrupted, bile accumulates in the liver and can damage liver cells. This chronic liver disease is classified as either primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) or secondary biliary cirrhosis.…

Paired occurrences, such as heart rhythms. A double heartbeat, in which a normal beat is coupled with an abnormal beat. Bigeminy is typically experienced as a missed beat or flip-flop in the chest. Occasional bigeminy is harmless, but repeated episodes can be a sign of a heart rhythm problem. The condition in which alternate ectopic…

Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; left atrioventricular valve, mitral valve.  

One of the posterior lateral muscles of the thigh included in the hamstring group that causes external rotation and flexion of the hip when contracted.  

The two muscles of the upper arm that flex the forearm and flex the hand when contracted.  

Brain activity that is typical of increased neural activity. An electroencephalographic deflection. Its frequency is between 18 and 30 Hz.  

Pharmacological class of agents that occupy beta receptor sites. Any drug that inhibits the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and of adrenergic hormones.