| GCRS | gynecological chylous reflux syndrome |
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| CRT | cadaveric renal transplant; cardiac resuscitation team; cathode-ray tube; certified; Certified Recor... |
| TEAM | techniques for effective alcohol management; Training in Expanded Auxiliary Management; transfemoral... |
| MDIS | medical diagnostic imaging support; medical diagnostic imaging system |
| PDC | parkinsonism dementia complex; pediatric cardiology; penta-decylcatechol; phosducin; physical depend... |
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| Budin's obstetrical joint | Cartilaginous union between the squamous and lateral parts of the occipital bone in the newborn. Synonym: synchondrosis intraoccipitalis posterior, Budin's obstetrical joint, posterior intraoccipital joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| vacuum extraction, obstetrical | Removal of the foetus from the uterus or vagina at or near the end of pregnancy with a metal traction cup that is attached to the foetus' head. Negative pressure is applied and traction is made on a chain passed through the suction tube. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetrical | Of or pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as, the obstetric art. <zoology> Obstetrical toad, a European toad of the genus Alytes, especially A. Obstetricans. The eggs are laid in a string which the male winds around his legs, and carries about until the young are hatched. Origin: L. Obstetricius, fr. Obstetrix, -icis, a midwife, fr. Obstare to stand before: cf.F. Obstetrique. See Obstacle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| obstetrical binder | A supporting garment covering the abdomen from the ribs to the trochanters, tightly pinned at the back, affording support after childbirth or, rarely, during childbirth. T-binder, two strips of cloth at right angles; used for retaining dressing, as on the perineum. Synonym: T-bandage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical forceps | An instrument with two blades and a handle designed to aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetrical hand | Position of the hand in tetany or in muscular dystrophy; the fingers are flexed at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extended at the phalangeal joints, with the thumb flexed and adducted into the palm; in resemblance to the position of the physician's hand in making a vaginal examination. Synonym: main d'accoucheur, obstetrical hand. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical nursing | Nursing care given to the pregnant patient before, after, or during childbirth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetrical palsy | A brachial plexus lesion sustained by the infant during the birthing process; three types are recognised: 1) upper plexus type, affects the shoulder and upper arm (Erb palsy); 2) total plexus type, involves the whole arm; 3) lower plexus type, involves the forearm and hand (Klumpke palsy). Synonym: obstetrical paralysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical paralysis | A brachial plexus lesion sustained by the infant during the birthing process; three types are recognised: 1) upper plexus type, affects the shoulder and upper arm (Erb palsy); 2) total plexus type, involves the whole arm; 3) lower plexus type, involves the forearm and hand (Klumpke palsy). Synonym: obstetrical paralysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| extraction, obstetrical | Extraction of the foetus by means of obstetrical instruments. (12 Dec 1998) |
| forceps, obstetrical | An instrument designed as an aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. (12 Dec 1998) |
| reagent kits, diagnostic | Commercially prepared reagent sets, with accessory devices, containing all of the major components and literature necessary to perform one or more designated diagnostic tests or procedures. They may be for laboratory or personal use. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pneumomediastinum, diagnostic | Deliberate introduction of air or gas into the mediastinum as an aid to examination and diagnosis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diagnostic | Refers to something that is used to determine the cause of an illness or disorder. (09 Oct 1997) |
| diagnostic anaesthesia | Anaesthesia induced for evaluation of the mechanism responsible for a painful condition. (05 Mar 2000) |