| Kell blood group |
a blood group consisting of multiple erythrocytic antigens, especially three pairs of alternates, determined by complex genes at one locus, including an amorph; also regulated by the X chromosome, it is associated with sex-linked chronic granulomatous disease. One antigen, K6, is more frequent in people of African descent.
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| Kelly's operation |
an operation for correction of stress incontinence in women; the site of the internal urinary sphincter is identified with a balloon catheter and the connective tissue between the vagina and the urethra and the floor of the bladder are sutured to form a wide shelf of firm tissue supporting the urethra and bladder.
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| Keller operation |
sagittal resection of the medial prominence of the first metatarsal head and excision of the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe; done for hallux valgus.
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| Kellock's sign |
increase of the vibration of the ribs on sharp percussion with the right hand, the left hand being placed firmly on the thorax under the nipple; a sign of pleural effusion.
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| Keller operation |
The type of surgery used most commonly for bunions.
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