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• Phospholipids
  |Short definition=fatty substances that make up the membranes surrounding cells {{PAGENAME}} (definition) fatty substances that make up the membranes surrounding cells<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  322 bytes (40 words) - 23:41, 30 December 2022
• Excranial
  ...rt definition=excranial (EK-struh-KRAY-nee-ul) Outside of the skull (bones surrounding the brain)  ...ial - {{pronunciation}} (EK-struh-KRAY-nee-ul) Outside of the skull (bones surrounding the brain) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  365 bytes (41 words) - 21:26, 11 January 2023
• Anal fistula
  ...ion=an abnormal tubelike passage connecting the anus to the surface of the surrounding skin ...on) an abnormal tubelike passage connecting the anus to the surface of the surrounding skin<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  373 bytes (51 words) - 21:11, 30 December 2022
• Premature rupture of membranes
  |Short definition=the rupture of the sac that holds the fluid surrounding the fetus before the full term of pregnancy (about 37 weeks) {{PAGENAME}} (definition) the rupture of the sac that holds the fluid surrounding the fetus before the full term of pregnancy (about 37 weeks)<br>{{glossary
  449 bytes (65 words) - 20:41, 30 December 2022
• Oligohydramnios
  |Short definition=an unusually small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus, which can lead to complications with the pregnancy {{PAGENAME}} (definition) an unusually small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus in the uterus, which can lead to complications with the pregnancy
  464 bytes (64 words) - 23:46, 30 December 2022
• Stage I thymoma
  ...ound within the thymus gland. All cancer cells reside in the capsule (sac) surrounding the thymus gland  ...ound within the thymus gland. All cancer cells reside in the capsule (sac) surrounding the thymus gland {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  459 bytes (69 words) - 05:43, 13 January 2023
• Axillary lymph node
  ...t) A lymph node in the armpit region that drains lymph from the breast and surrounding areas  ...t) A lymph node in the armpit region that drains lymph from the breast and surrounding areas {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  481 bytes (67 words) - 01:30, 8 January 2023
• Invasive cancer
  ...cer that has spread beyond the tissue layer in which it developed and into surrounding healthy tissue. Also called infiltrating cancer  ...cer that has spread beyond the tissue layer in which it developed and into surrounding healthy tissue. Also called infiltrating cancer {{dictionary-stub}} [[Categ
  553 bytes (72 words) - 02:02, 12 January 2023
• Ambient
  ...ee-uhnt) is a term often used in the field of [[medicine]] to describe the surrounding environment or conditions, particularly in relation to patient care and tre ...kept. For example, 'ambient temperature' refers to the temperature of the surrounding environment, which can be a critical factor in patient comfort and recovery
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• CT-2584
  ...r the treatment of cancer. It can prevent the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue into a solid tumor  ...r the treatment of cancer. It can prevent the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue into a solid tumor {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medi
  477 bytes (71 words) - 04:44, 11 January 2023
• Radical cystectomy
  ...) Surgery to remove the entire bladder (the organ that contains urine) and surrounding tissues and organs  ...) Surgery to remove the entire bladder (the organ that contains urine) and surrounding tissues and organs {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  530 bytes (64 words) - 02:02, 13 January 2023
• Infiltrating cancer
  ...cer that has spread beyond the tissue layer in which it developed and into surrounding healthy tissue. Also called invasive cancer  ...cer that has spread beyond the tissue layer in which it developed and into surrounding healthy tissue. Also called invasive cancer {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:
  569 bytes (72 words) - 00:05, 12 January 2023
• Periglomerular cell
  ...in the [[olfactory bulb]] of the brain. They are named for their location surrounding the [[glomerulus (olfactory bulb)|glomeruli]] in the olfactory bulb. ...group of capillaries. Thus, "periglomerular" refers to the cells' location surrounding the glomeruli in the olfactory bulb.
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• Interstitial lung disease
  |Short definition=a disease of the connective tissue surrounding the air sacs of the lungs that causes a dry cough, scarring of lung tissue, {{PAGENAME}} (definition) a disease of the connective tissue surrounding the air sacs of the lungs that causes a dry cough, scarring of lung tissue,
  504 bytes (76 words) - 20:50, 30 December 2022
• Radical nephrectomy
  ...move an entire kidney, the nearby adrenal gland and lymph nodes, and other surrounding tissue  ...move an entire kidney, the nearby adrenal gland and lymph nodes, and other surrounding tissue {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  541 bytes (66 words) - 19:14, 12 January 2023
• Peri
  ...ogy. It originates from the Greek word "περί" (perí), meaning "around" or "surrounding". In medical terminology, '''peri''' is used to denote the area surrounding or enclosing a specific organ or location in the body. It is often used in
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• Radically
  * [[Radical surgery]]: A surgical procedure where the disease and any surrounding tissue or lymph nodes that may be affected are removed. ...l prostatectomy]]: A surgical procedure where the entire prostate and some surrounding tissue are removed.
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• Epidural anesthesia
  ...thod of pain relief in which a painkilling drug is injected into the space surrounding the spinal cord to block sensations in the abdomen and lower body ...thod of pain relief in which a painkilling drug is injected into the space surrounding the spinal cord to block sensations in the abdomen and lower body<br>{{glos
  518 bytes (79 words) - 21:15, 30 December 2022
• Neighborhood
  ...r'' (dweller), is a term used in the field of [[medicine]] to describe the surrounding area or vicinity of a specific point of interest, such as a lesion, organ, ...ller'. In a medical context, it refers to the area or vicinity immediately surrounding a specific point of interest.
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• CHIR-265
  ...65 can block the growth of tumors and the growth of blood vessels from the surrounding tissue to the tumor.  ...65 can block the growth of tumors and the growth of blood vessels from the surrounding tissue to the tumor. It is a type of Raf kinase inhibitor and angiogenesis
  604 bytes (92 words) - 06:50, 8 January 2023

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