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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
A systemic process with activation of the blood coagulation system, resulting in generation and…
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Dislocation
1838 Refers to complete loss of contact between joint surfaces and described by the…
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Diskitis
Diskitis, or spelled discitis, is an inflammation of the vertebral disk space often related…
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Discs
Spinal discs are composed of a nucleus pulposis the inner, central soft part of…
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Discharge against medical advice
Accounts for approximately 1 to 2% of all hospital discharges in the US. Compared…
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