| septoplasty |
reconstructive surgery of the nasal septum, used to repair a deviated septum; can improve breathing ability
Ãâó: www.beautysurg.com/resources/glossary_s.html
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| septum |
a thin wall dividing two cavities, such as between the nose
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| septum |
Nucleus in the limbic system located on the midline at the anterior tip of the cingulate cortex.
Ãâó: www.ualberta.ca/~neuro/OnlineIntro/glossary.htm
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| septic shock |
1. shock associated with sepsis, usually associated with abdominal and pelvic infection complicating trauma or operations; 2. shock associated with septicemia caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
Ãâó: www.nbc-med.org/SiteContent/MedRef/OnlineRef/Field...
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| septic arthritis |
usually caused by bacterial infections and can be a complication of rheumatoid arthritis. However, other types of arthritis may also predispose the individual to septic arthritis. Symptoms may include acute pain and swelling, usually affecting only a single joint, although several joints may be affected simultaneously. Pneumonia or skin infection also characterise this condition. It generally affects more men than women.
Ãâó: www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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