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The relative positioning of two things. The state of two structures, such as parts of the body, being in close contact. For example, the fingers are brought into apposition when the fist is clenched, and the eyelids when the eyes are closed. Condition of being positioned side by side or fitted together.  

An arrangement to see someone at a particular time. The process of admitting a physician or other qualified health care professional to the medical staff, and granting, along with the membership, specific privileges.  

An instrument for applying a substance. Any device used to apply medication or treatment to a particular part of the body. A device, usually a slender rod with a pledget of cotton on the end, for making local applications.  

A piece of apparatus used on the body. A device which is used to provide function to a part of the body or for treatment. The term is used most commonly in orthodontics. In dentistry, a device to provide or facilitate a particular function, such as artificial dentures or a device used to correct bite.…

The measuring of the thickness of the cornea.  

Referring to body parts which are associated with the arms and legs. Relating to the appendix.  

The surgical removal of an appendix. Appendicectomy, or appendectomy, is the operation for the removal of the vermiform appendix in the abdomen. The surgical procedure performed to address acute appendicitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the appendix, involves the extraction of the appendix itself. To avoid the rupture of an inflamed appendix, which can…

Colic caused by an inflamed appendix.  

Relating to the appendix.  

Equipment used in a laboratory or hospital. Apparatuses, in anatomy, group of parts that work together in performing a given function (e.g., auditory apparatus, all the components of the organ of hearing the ear, including outer, inner, and middle parts). A number of parts that act together to perform a special function.