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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 considered by some anatomists to include the pelvis (abdominopelvic cavity).
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 ablation is a method of ablating the site of arrhythmias whereby high energy electrive shocks are delivered by intravascular catheters.
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 cavity is also caused by tissue destruction and frequently associated with swelling and other signs of inflammation.
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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