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urohydropropulsion
is a procedure used to relieve urethral (urinary) obstruction by gently propelling urinary stones from the urethra back into the bladder under pressure.
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addisonian crisis
is a medical emergency and potentially life-threatening situation requiring immediate emergency treatment. It is caused by insufficient levels of the hormone cortisol.
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angiography
a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels or organs, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the chambers of the heart.
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arrhythmia
also known as cardiac dysrhythmia or irregular heartbeat is a group of conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
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arthrocentesis
is the clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial (joint) fluid from a joint capsule. It is used to diagnose inflammatory and infectious conditions.
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arthroscopy
is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment is performed using a scopethat is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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aspirate
A fine-needle aspirate is a procedure used to investigate various organs (liver, spleen, lymph nodes, masses) by collecting a few representative cells.
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aspiration pneumonia
is a condition that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the lungs from the mouth or stomach, it includes food, saliva and stomach contents.
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atlantoaxial joint instability
is excessive movement of the junction between the first and second cervical (neck) vertebrae resulting in neurological signs when the spinal cord or adjacent nerves are involved.
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auto immune disorders
arise from an abnormal immune response by the body targeting it’s own cells and tissues.
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