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Ductus arteriosus
1763 The ductus arteriosus is a fetal structure that communicates between the descending thoracic aorta and the pulmonary artery. The...
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Ion-exchange resin
An ion-exchange resin or ion-exchange polymer is a resin or polymer that acts as a medium for ion exchange. It...
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French paradox
The French paradox, a paradoxical epidemiological observation that French people have a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD),...
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Transitional cell carcinoma
Refers to urothelial carcinoma. Arises from any urothelial surface including the urethra, prostate, bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis. Most commonly...
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Malignant colonic polyp
Defined as an adenoma that contains carcinoma which invades the submucosa, but does not extend into the muscularis propria. Malignant...
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Diverticulitis
2193 Diverticulum relates to a thin-walled outpouching of the mucosa and serosa, absent the muscularis. Diverticulosis refers to the presence...
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Spigelian hernia
1835 A lateral ventral hernia through the Spigelian fascia, which is the aponeurotic layer between the rectus abdominis muscle medially,...
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Basement membrane
The basement membrane is a thin, sheet-like type of extracellular matrix that provides cell and tissue support and acts as...
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Renal denervation
1472 A minimally invasive procedure to treat resistant hypertension. The procedure uses radiofrequency ablation to burn the nerves in the...
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Guanfacine
An alpha2-adrenergic agonist . Trade names Tenex, and Intuniv. Administered orally and intravenously. Has a bioavailability of 99.9%, and a...
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