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Abstract
Summary statement of research article that identifies the purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusions. A summary of data or information.
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Abruptio placenta
Sudden and premature separation of the placenta from the site of uterine attachment due to bleeding between the placenta and uterine wall. Placental bleeding after the 24th week of pregnancy, which may result in complete or partial detachment of the placenta from the wall of the womb. The woman may go into shock. The condition…
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Aberratio testis
Location of a testicle in an abnormal anatomical position.
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Aberrant conduction
Passage of electrical impulses of the heart through abnormal pathways. The movement of electrical impulses through the heart along diseased or accessory pathways.
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Abdominopelvic
Pertaining to the region of the body including the abdomen, pelvis (including the renal pelvis), and hip bone.
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Abdominal hernia
Abnormal protrusion of an organ through the abdominal musculature. Hernia in which a portion of an organ protrudes through the muscular walls of the abdomen, forming a swelling. Diagnosis of these hernias is obtained by asking the patient to cough, thus raising the intraabdominal pressure and transmitting an impulse which can be seen in the…
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Zymosis
Process of fermentation. The process of fermentation, brought about by yeast organisms. The fermentation process. The occurrence of contagious diseases; any infectious or communicable illness.
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Zymoid
Like an enzyme. A toxin originating from decomposing tissues, bearing a resemblance to a ferment.
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Zootoxin
Poisonous substance from an animal (e.g., snake venom). Any toxin or poison produced by an animal (e.g., snake venom).
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Zoopsia
Visual hallucination of animals, sometimes occurring in delirium tremens. Visual hallucinations of animals. These can occur in any condition causing hallucinations but are most typical of delirium tremens. Hallucinations involving the perception of animals, like pink elephants, which frequently manifest during delirium tremens resulting from alcohol poisoning.
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