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A- (A-, An-)

May-28-24

A- (A-, An-) is a prefix used in medicine and other scientific fields to indicate the absence of something. This prefix comes from the Greek "α-" (a-), which means "not", ...

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Lithotrite

May-28-24

Lithotrite is a surgical instrument used to break up bladder stones. It is used during the procedure of litholapaxy - crushing and removing stones from the bladder. A lit ...

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Myositis Ossificans

May-28-24

Myositis Ossificans: causes, symptoms and treatment Myositis ossificans, also known as myositis osteogenesis, is a rare disease in which bone forms at the site of a hemat ...

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Prepatellar Bursitis

May-28-24

Prepatellar bursitis, also known as maids' knee, is an inflammation of the lining of the bursa (bursa) located in front of the kneecap. This bursa cushions the pressure a ...

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Portal Vein

May-28-24

Portal Vein is a short (approximately 8 cm long) vein that forms part of the portal system of the liver. This vein is formed by the confluence of the splenic vein, which ...

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Hallucination

May-28-24

Hallucination is a phenomenon when a person perceives something that does not exist in reality. Hallucinations may be visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, or olfactory. ...

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Cryopreservation

May-28-24

Cryopreservation Cryopreservation is the preservation of tissue by freezing it. This method allows cells and tissues to be kept alive at very low temperatures. Cryopreser ...

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Cathepsin

May-28-24

Cathepsin is a group of lysosomal protease enzymes involved in intracellular digestion and regulation of various biological processes. Cathepsins are present in many cell ...

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Meat- (Meat-), Meato- (Mеаto-)

May-28-24

Meat- (Meat-), Meato- (Меаto-) are medical prefixes that are used to designate a passage or opening. The prefix Meat- comes from the Latin word "meatus", meaning "passage ...

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Oxazepam

May-28-24

Oxazepam: Applications, effects and properties Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine drug that is widely used to relieve anxiety, stress, and treat alcoholism. In this article we ...

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