Lab Terms
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| Abdominal |
abdomina: Body space between the abdominal walls, above the pelvis, and below the... |
| Abortifacient |
abortifacient: Medication to prevent implantation of an ovum. |
| Abortion |
abortion Premature ending of a pregnancy. |
| Abruptio placentae |
abruptio placentae Breaking away of the placenta from the ... |
| Abscess |
abscess Localized collection of pus and other exudate, usally... |
| Absence seizure |
absence seizure Mild epileptic seizure consisting of brief... |
| Absorption |
absorption Passing of nutrients into the bloodstream. |
| Acetabulum |
acetabulum Cup shaped depression in the hip bone into which the... |
| Acetone |
acetone Type of ketone normally found in urine in small... |
| Acetylcholine |
acetylcholine Chemical that stimulates cells. |
| Achalasia |
achalasia Inability of a muscle, particularly the cardiac sphincter,... |
| Achlorhydria |
achlorhydria Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. |
| Acidosis |
acidosis Abnormal release of ketones in the body. |
| Acne |
acene Inflammatory eruption of the skin, occuring in or near... |
| Acne Vulgaris |
acne vulgaris Inflammatory eruption of the skin, occuring in or... |
| Osseous Tissue |
osseous tissue - Connective tissue into which calcium salts are... |
