| mnemonic | 1. Assisting the memory. Synonym: mnemonic. 2. Relating to the medical history of a patient. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| mnemonics | The art of improving the memory; a system for aiding the memory. Origin: G. Mnemonikos, mnemonic, pertaining to memory (05 Mar 2000) |
| wormian bones mnemonic | <radiology> P pyknodysostosis, O osteogenesis imperfecta, R rickets in healing phase, K kinky hair syndrome, C cleidocranial dysplasia, H hypothyroidism / hypophosphatasia, O otopalatodigital syndrome, P primary acro-osteolysis (Hadju-Cheney) / pachydermoperiostosis, S syndrome of Down (12 Dec 1998) |
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| erlenmeyer flask mnemonic | <radiology> D: Down syndrome, A: achondroplasia, anaemias, M: metaphyseal dysplasia (Pyle disease), metals, N: Nieman-Pick disease, F: fibrous dysplasia, R: rheumatoid arthritis, rickets, O: osteopetrosis, G: Gaucher disease (12 Dec 1998) |