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One of the muscles between the ribs.  

A membrane between the right and left atria in the heart. The myocardial wall between the atria of the heart.  

A trembling of the hands seen when people suffering from particular brain diseases make voluntary movements to try to touch something. A tremor exhibited or intensified when attempting coordinated movements. Rhythmic shaking that occurs in the course of a purposeful movement, such as reaching to pick something up or bringing an outstretched finger in to…

A plan to do something. A process of healing. Healing by first intention is the natural healing of a wound or surgical incision when the edges are brought together under aseptic conditions and granulation tissue forms.  

Referring to a very strong pain.  

A person’s ability to think, reason and understand. Capacity to know, perceive, and understand, in contrast to the capacity for emotion. The mind, or understanding; conscious brain function.  

The combination of mainstream therapies and those complementary or alternative therapies for which there is scientific evidence of efficacy and safety. A blend of conventional medical practice with selected proven alternative therapies. Integrative medicine incorporates holistic medicine, with its emphasis on person-centered care, and high-tech conventional medicine, with its focus on the cure of disease.…

A broad care service provided by health and social agencies acting together.  

A trade name for a preparation of cromolyn sodium. A brand name for inhaled sodium cromoglicate, an antiallergy drug commonly used to prevent asthma.  

Having all body parts present and undamaged.