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Vagal tone
The action of the vagus nerve to slow the beat of the sinoatrial node.
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Vagal
Referring to the vagus nerve.
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Vacuum suction
A method used to achieve an abortion, after dilatation of the cervix.
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Vacuum extractor
A surgical instrument formed of a rubber suction cup which is used in vacuum extraction during childbirth. A suction cup that can be attached to the head of a fetus in order to aid delivery. The idea of a suction cup being applied to the emerging head of the baby to assist in delivery was…
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Vacuum extraction
The procedure of pulling on the head of the baby with a suction instrument to aid birth. In childbirth, use of a suction cup placed on a baby’s head and attached to a machine called a vacuum extractor, or ventouse, to help ease delivery, with the suction timed to the contractions of the uterus. Vacuum…
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Vaccinotherapy
The treatment of a disease with a vaccine.
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Vaccinate
To introduce vaccine into a person’s body in order to make the body create its own antibodies, so making the person immune to the disease.
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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
A surgical operation to remove the uvula and other soft tissue in the palate, in order to widen the airways and treat the problem of snoring. A procedure for surgically removing excess tissue at the back of the throat to expand the airway and improve certain sleep disorder symptoms such as obstructive sleep apnea and…
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Uvulitis
Inflammation of the uvula usually caused by allergic reaction or infection.
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Uvulectomy
The surgical removal of the uvula. The surgical excision of the uvula.
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