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Disc herniation
See ((Intervertebral disc)) As the nucleus pulposus losses turgor and elasticity the annulus decreases…
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Dirofilaria immitis
Canine heart-worm can rarely infect humans. A filarial nematode with the dog as the…
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Direct thrombin inhibitors
Direct thrombin inhibitor A class of medication that act as anticoagulants by directly inhibiting…
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Direct antiglobulin test (Coombs test)
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Dipyridamole
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