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centimeters per second |
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cm/sec |
centimeters per second |
cpd |
compound; cycles per degree |
CPPD |
calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition [syndrome]; cisplatin; cost per patient day |
CPS |
carbamoylphosphate synthetase; cardioplegic perfusion solution; centipoise; cervical pain syndrome; ... |
perforata |
<zoology> A division of corals including those that have a porous texture, as Porites and Madrepora; opposed to Aporosa. A division of Foraminifera, including those having perforated shells. Origin: NL. See Perforate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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perforated |
Pierced with one or more holes. Origin: L. Perforatus, fr. Per-foro, pp. -atus, to bore through (05 Mar 2000) |
perforated layer of sclera |
The portion of the sclera through which pass the fibres of the optic nerve. Synonym: cribrous lamina, perforated layer of sclera. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforated space |
See: anterior perforated substance, posterior perforated substance. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforated ulcer |
An ulcer extending through the wall of an organ. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforated viscus |
A ruptured abdominal organ. (27 Sep 1997) |
perforating abscess |
An abscess that breaks down tissue barriers to enter adjacent areas. Synonym: gravitation abscess, hypostatic abscess, migrating abscess, wandering abscess. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating appendicitis |
Inflammation of the appendix leading to perforation of the wall of the appendix into the peritoneal cavity, resulting in peritonitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating arteries |
Origin, arteria profunda femoris; distribution, as three or four vessels that pass through the aponeurosis of the adductor magnus to the posterior and anterior compartments of the thigh. Synonym: arteriae perforantes. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating arteries of foot |
The perforating branches of the plantar metatarsal arteries, three small arteries that pass dorsally through the second, third, and fourth interosseous spaces of the foot from the plantar metatarsal arteries. Synonym: ramus perforantes arteriarum metatarsearum plantarium, perforating arteries of foot. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating arteries of hand |
The perforating branches of the palmar metacarpal arteries, three small arteries that pass dorsally through the second, third, and fourth interosseous spaces of the hand from the palmar metacarpal arteries. Synonym: ramus perforantes arteriarum metacarpalium palmarium, perforating arteries of hand. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating arteries of internal mammary |
<anatomy, artery> Small branches of the internal thoracic artery running between the costal cartilages to supply overlying skin and subcutaneous tissues. Synonym: ramus perforantes arteriae thoracicae internae, perforating arteries of internal mammary. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating branch of peroneal artery |
<anatomy, artery> The branch of the peroneal artery that perforates the interosseous membrane just above the anterior tibiofibular ligament. Synonym: ramus perforans arteriae fibularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating branches |
Arterial branches which penetrate a wall or pass from the anterior to the posterior aspect or compartment of a structure such as the hand or foot to anastomose or be distributed. Synonym: ramus perforans, perforating peroneal artery. (05 Mar 2000) |
perforating branches of internal thoracic artery |
<anatomy, artery> Small branches of the internal thoracic artery running between the costal cartilages to supply overlying skin and subcutaneous tissues. Synonym: ramus perforantes arteriae thoracicae internae, perforating arteries of internal mammary. (05 Mar 2000) |
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Synonyms : Perilymphs
Synonyms : Infections, Parameningeal, Infections, Perimeningeal, Parameningeal Infections, Infection, Parameningeal, Infection, Perimeningeal, Parameningeal Infection, Perimeningeal Infection
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the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
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percutaneous
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transdermal: through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches); "transdermal estrogen"; "percutaneous absorption"
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peristome
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(botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule region around the mouth in various invertebrates
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perithelium
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tissue layer around small blood vessels
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periwinkle
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chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked edible marine gastropod
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