Terminology (Med. Dictionary) :: Page - 4752

Lumbar Vertebrae

May-28-24

The lumbar vertebrae are five vertebrae located in the lower back between the thoracic spine and the sacrum. These are the largest vertebrae in size, having strong proces ...

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Thyroglobulin

May-28-24

Thyroglobulin is a protein that is synthesized by thyroid cells (thyrocytes). After synthesis, it is released into the cavity of the thyroid follicle, where it undergoes ...

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Torus Palatine

May-28-24

Torus palatine: features, causes of appearance and treatment methods The torus palatine, also known as the torus palatinus, is a raised area or bulge on the upper surface ...

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Sacroiliitis

May-28-24

Sacroiliitis is an inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. If the inflammatory process affects both joints, then this is a characteristic symptom of ankylosing spondylitis ...

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Sereysky Syndrome

May-28-24

Sereysky syndrome, also known as the three-a syndrome, was described by Soviet psychiatrist Mikhail Sereysky in 1926. This syndrome manifests itself in the form of three ...

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Source-Surface Distance

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The source-surface distance is the distance from the source of ionizing radiation in the radiation therapy apparatus to the nearest surface of the irradiated object (pati ...

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Glassa-Boida Method

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Glass-Boyd method: what it is and how it works The Glass-Boyd method (G.V.J. Glass, American scientist; L.J. Boyd) is a risk assessment method used in the field of projec ...

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Epidermal Growth Factor

May-28-24

EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a peptide or protein factor that stimulates the division of epithelial cells. EGF was first isolated from the sal ...

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Inflammation of the Apophysis (Apophysitis)

May-28-24

Inflammation of the Apophysis (Apophysitis): causes, symptoms and treatment Inflammation of the apophysis, also known as apophysitis, is a common disorder of the joints o ...

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Orthostatic Table

May-28-24

Orthostatic table: a device for conducting an orthostatic test An orthostatic test is a medical research method that is used to assess the body’s response to a change in ...

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