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Examination of the tissues and deep structures of the body by x-ray, using the fluoroscope. An x-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion; or the production of an image when x-rays strike a fluorescent screen. Interventional fluoroscopy...
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Limited to one specific area. A focal neurologic deficit is a problem in nerve function that affects; a specific location or small area; or a specific function, such as speech.
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The region of the brain in the front of the head which lies above and in front of the pituitary gland. The part of each hemisphere of the brain located behind the forehead that serves to regulate and mediate the higher intellectual functions. The frontal lobes are...
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone A gonadotrophin secreted by the pituitary gland, the hormone promotes fertility in men and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle in women.
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An element used in contrast media for magnetic resonance imaging. A metal element that is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other imaging methods. It is a contrast agent, which helps show abnormal tissue in the body during imaging with a special machine....
