| MS | Maffuci syndrome; maladjustment score; mandibular series; Marfan syndrome; Marie-Strumpell [syndrome... |
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| Rf | in paper or thin-layer chromatography, the distance that a spot of a substance has moved from the po... |
| YS | yellow spot; yolk sac |
| ys | yellow spot; yolk sac |
| DFL | digital film library |
| serial film changer | A device that moves film for radiographic studies that require rapid serial X-ray exposures, such as angiography. Synonym: rapid film changer, serial film changer. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| decubitus film | A radiograph exposed with the subject in the decubitus position; named for the side that is dependent. Synonym: right or left lateral decubitus film. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tear film | A protective film, 7 to 9 nm thick, consisting of external oily, intermediate watery, and deep mucoprotein layers. Synonym: tear film. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thin film | <radiobiology> Plasmas are often used to deposit thin-film coatings on various materials. (09 Oct 1997) |
| kub film | An X-ray showing the kidney, ureter, and bladder. This is in reality a plain abdominal x-ray and includes other structures such as the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (12 Dec 1998) |
| film | 1. A thin skin; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity; hence, any thin, slight covering. "He from thick films shall purge the visual ray." (Pope) 2. A slender thread, as that of a cobweb. "Her whip of cricket's bone, the lash of film." (Shak) Origin: AS. Film skin, fr. Fell skin; akin to fylmen membrane, OFries. Filmene skin. See Fell skin. To cover with a thin skin or pellicle. "It will but skin and film the ulcerous place." (Shak) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| film, ap | An X-ray picture in which the beams pass from front-to-back (anteroposterior). As opposed to a PA (posteroanterior) film in which the rays pass through the body from back-to-front. (12 Dec 1998) |
| film changer | A device that moves film for radiographic studies that require rapid serial X-ray exposures, such as angiography. Synonym: rapid film changer, serial film changer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| film dosimetry | Use of a device (film badge) for measuring exposure of individuals to radiation. It is usually made of metal, plastic, or paper and loaded with one or more pieces of X-ray film. (12 Dec 1998) |
| film, lateral | An X-ray picture taken from the side. (12 Dec 1998) |
| film, pa | An X-ray picture in which the beams pass from back-to-front (posteroanterior). As opposed to an AP (anteroposterior) film in which the rays pass through the body from front-to-back. (12 Dec 1998) |
| film speed | The relative sensitivity of film emulsion to light or radiation exposure; speed is inversely related to detail resolution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| latitude film | Film that does not show large contrast differences with differences in exposure; the slope of the H and D curve is low. Synonym: latitude film. (05 Mar 2000) |
| age spot | <dermatology> A skin disorder seen with aging (or sun exposure) where there are flat patches of increased pigmentation on the skin. They are nonserious, benign and generally more important cosmetically. The most commonly appear on sun exposed areas such as the forehead and the back of the hands. Avoidance of the sun and the use of a sunscreen (SPF of 15) can reduce the incidence of these lesions. Creams and lotions are available which bleach the skin. Cryotherapy can be used in some cases. (27 Sep 1997) |
| blind spot | The negative scotoma in the visual field, corresponding to the optic disk. Synonym: blind spot. (05 Mar 2000) |