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Abdomen [Surgical Anatomy]
The part of the trunk that lies between the thorax and the pelvis. This anatomical term does not include the vertebral region posteriorly but is cons...
Comments ? Abduct [Surgical Anatomy]
To move away from the median plane...
Comments ? Aberrant [Surgical Anatomy]
Wandering off or differing from the normal. This term is used of certain ducts, vessels, or neves deviating from the normal course or pattern....
Comments ? Ablation [Medical Technology]
Removal of a body part or the destruction of its function, as by a surgical procedure, morbid process, or noxious substance. Electrode catheter ablat...
Comments ? Abruption [Medical Terms]
A tearing away, separation, or detachment...
Comments ? Abscess [Surgical Anatomy]
A collection of purulent exudate that appears in an acute or chronic localized infection that is circumscribed by the body's defense systems. This ca...
Comments ? Access [Medical Technology]
A way or means of approach or admittance or the space required for visualization and for manipulation of instruments during an operation...
Comments ? Accessory [Surgical Anatomy]
In anatomy, denoting certain muscles, nerves, glands that are supernumerary to some similar body part often sharing a similar function...
Comments ? Accuracy [Engineering]
The degree to which a measurement or an estimate based on measurements represents the truve value of the attribute that is being measured...
Comments ? Ache [Exercise ]
A dull, poorly localized pain usually one of less than severe intensity...
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