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A taking in or reception by molecular or chemical action. In radiology, the uptake of energy from radiation by the tissue or medium through which it passes.
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Refers to tumors that can be approached by a surgical procedure. Tumors that are not deep in the brain or beneath vital structures. Inaccessible tumors cannot be approached by standard surgical techniques.
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A disease caused by the overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Acromegaly occurs in 2.6 % of the pituitary patient population but is difficult for some doctors to detect and treat. Acromegaly affects both men and women. In almost all cases,...
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone, corticotropin. ACTH is a hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland in the brain, also known as: Serum adrenocorticotropic hormone; Adrenocorticotropic hormone. The levels of ACTH change with the body’s natural 24-hour cycle...
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Refers to clarity or distinctness of hearing or sight. Sharpness or keenness. A visual acuity test will determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart held 14 – 20 feet away.
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The practice of inserting needles into the body with the aim of reducing pain. Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of...
