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41physiology — /fiz ee ol euh jee/, n. 1. the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes. 2. the organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its… …
42Dilation — The process of enlargement or expansion. The word "dilatation" means the same thing. Both come from the Latin "dilatare" meaning "to enlarge or expand." * * * 1. Physiologic or artificial enlargement of a hollow… …
43Ophthalmoscopy — Intervention Ophthalmoscopic exam: the medical provider would next move in and observe with the ophthalmoscope from a distance of one to several cm. MeSH …
44pupil — noun 1 (esp. BrE) child in school ADJECTIVE ▪ able, bright, good, star ▪ Daniel is the star pupil at school. ▪ disruptive, unruly …
45Dilatation — Dil a*ta tion, n. [OE. dilatacioun, F. dilatation, L. dilatatio, fr. dilatare. See {Dilate}, and cf. 2d {Dilation}.] 1. Prolixity; diffuse discourse. [Obs.] What needeth greater dilatation? Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of dilating;… …
46Dilation — Di*la tion, n. [From dilate, v., cf. {Dilatation}, {Dilator}.] The act of dilating, or the state of being dilated; expansion; dilatation. Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster] At first her eye with slow dilation rolled. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] A… …
47Intact dilation and extraction — (IDX, intact D X, et al.) Background Abortion type Surgical First use 1983 Gestation >16 weeks Usage United States 0.17% ( …
48Atropa belladonna — This article is about the plant commonly called Deadly nightshade . for the women s musical group, see The Deadly Nightshade. Deadly nightshade Illustration from Köhler s Medicinal Plants 1887 …
49Bates method — Alternative medicine / fringe therapies William Bates and his assistant. Claims The need for eyeglasses can be reversed by relaxation. Related fields Ophthalmo …
50Foley catheter — Foley catheters are flexible (usually latex) tubes that are passed through the urethra during urinary catheterization and into the bladder to drain urine. They are retained by means of a balloon at the tip which is inflated with sterile water.… …
