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Interparietal
Between parietal parts, especially between the parietal bones.
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Interoceptor
A nerve cell which reacts to a change taking place inside the body. Sensory nerve ending inside the body that responds to stimuli within the body (e.g., digestion, blood pressure). Any receptor organ composed of sensory nerve cells that respond to and monitor changes within the body, such as the stretching of muscles or the…
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Internus
Medial rectus muscle in the orbit of the eye.
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Interneurone
A neurone with short processes which is a link between two other neurones in sensory or motor pathways.
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International nonproprietary name
Each of 8,000 names selected by the World Health Organization that are the legally required generic names for pharmaceutical product labelling for most countries in the world, including all EU countries.
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International council of nurses
An organisation founded in 1899 which now represents nurses in more than 120 countries. Its aims are to bring nurses together, to advance nursing worldwide and to influence health policies.
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International committee of the red cross
An international organisation which provides mainly emergency medical help, but also relief to victims of earthquakes, floods and other disasters, or to prisoners of war.
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Internal organ
An organ situated inside the body.
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Internal oblique
The middle layer of muscle covering the abdomen, beneath the external oblique.
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Internal jugular
The largest jugular vein in the neck, leading to the brachiocephalic veins.
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