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Radiography of the pelvis of the kidney and ureter using a contrast solution. X-ray examination of a kidney after introduction of a contrast medium. A kind of kidney function test using a form of radiography. X-ray studies of the kidneys and urinary tract after injection of contrast medium, to diagnose abnormalities or disease. An X…

Drugs that have an effect on the mind, or that alter the state of mind. Drugs that cause mood change. Any drug which affects psychic function, behavior or experience. These include, but are not limited to, those which produce drug dependence. A drug that affects psychic function, behavior, or experience. Many drugs can be classed…

Refers to the relationship between the psychological and emotional aspects of sex. Relating to the mental and emotional aspects of sexuality and sexual development. To the psychological aspects of sex. Relating to the relationships between the behavioural, emotional, mental and physiological characteristics of sex or sexual development. Concerning the emotional components of sexual behavior.  

False pregnancy, also known as pseudocyesis. A condition in animals following sterile matings in which anatomical and physiological changes occur, similar to those of pregnancy.  

Refers to a neurologic symptom that is without clinical basis.  

A false membrane.  

A measure of the time taken for clot formation. The time taken in Quick test for clotting to take place. A laboratory test performed to identify the time that is needed for clotting after thromboplastin and calcium are added to decalcified plasma. A kind of blood test, often considered one of the liver function tests,…

Refers to the initial stage of a disease before the onset of actual symptoms. Signs indicating the approach of a disease. Occurring between the appearance of the first symptoms of a disease and the major effect, e.g. a fever or rash. Relating to the period of time between the appearance of the first symptoms of…

Visual examination of the rectum with a proctoscope. A rectal examination with a proctoscope. An examination of the rectum using a proctoscope. Direct examination of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope, to detect abnormalities. Examination of the anus and rectum by using a rigid, cylindrical tube called a proctoscope. Proctoscopy enables the doctor to…

A woman who has delivered one child of at least 20 weeks’ gestational age. A women who is about to deliver a baby for the first time. A woman who has given birth to one child. The medical designation for a woman who has given birth to one live infant, often noted on the hospital…