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Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic Definition The fear of mixing or reacting with water under a given set of reaction parameters is often referred... Read More
Hydrophilic
Hydrophilic Definition What does a hydrophile (or hydrophilic molecule) mean? If a molecule is “water-loving”, it is... Read More
Reflection
reflection 1. The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected. Specifically: The return... Read More
Angulus sphenoidalis ossis parietalis
Angulus sphenoidalis ossis parietalis --> sphenoidal angle of parietal bone The anterior inferior angle of the parietal... Read More
Substernal angle
substernal angle --> infrasternal angle The angle between the lower borders of the costal cartilages of the two sides as... Read More
Sternal angle
sternal angle The angle between the manubrium and the body of the sternum at the manubriosternal junction. Marks the level... Read More
Goniosynechia
Definition noun, plural: goniosynechiae Synechia of the iris to the cornea in the angle of the anterior... Read More
Lateral canthus
Definition noun, plural: lateral canthi The lateral angle or corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids... Read More
Diarthrodial joint
What is a diarthrodial joint? A diarthrosis joint is a freely moving joint characterized by its mobility and joint cavity... Read More
Medial canthus
Definition noun, plural: medial canthi The medial angle or corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids... Read More
Protuberance
protuberance That which is protuberant swelled or pushed beyond the surrounding or adjacent surface; a swelling or tumour on... Read More
Patellar reflex
Definition noun, plural: patellar reflexes A stretch reflex wherein the anterior muscles of the thigh contracts by reflex as... Read More
Bronchopulmonary lymph node
Definition noun, plural: bronchopulmonary lymph nodes Any of the many lymph nodes located in the hilum of each lung, and... Read More
Sugar-phosphate backbone
Definition noun A structural component of DNA that consists of 5-deoxyribose sugars and phosphate groups involved in... Read More
Hypertonic solution
Hypertonic Solution Definition Hypertonic solution is a relative term that describes the solution having a higher amount of... Read More
Muscular system
Muscular System Definition What is the muscular system? The muscular system is a system that includes muscle cells and... Read More
Plica vestibularis
plica vestibularis --> vestibular fold One of the pair of folds of mucous membrane stretching across the laryngeal cavity... Read More
Masseteric tuberosity
Masseteric tuberosity a roughened surface on the external aspect of the angle of the mandible, giving attachment to fibres... Read More
Buck’s traction
Buck's Traction Definition Buck's traction for femur fracture is very helpful. It can be utilized in the treatment and... Read More
Lacus lacrimalis
Definition noun A small triangular space of the conjunctiva situated at the medial angle of the eye. Supplement Literally,... Read More
Apical bud
Apical Bud Definition The apical bud is the type of bud located at the top (apex) of the plant, particularly at the very... Read More
Jaw jerk reflex
Definition noun A stretch reflex that manifests as the contraction of the masseter and the temporalis muscles in response to... Read More
Nervous System
THE is the most complicated and highly organized of the various systems which make up the human body. It is the... Read More
Wedge spirometer
wedge spirometer A waterless spirometer constructed of two large rectangular plates with edges connected by... Read More
Ohngrens line
Ohngren's line A theoretical plane passing between the medial canthus of the eye and the angle of the mandible; used as an... Read More
Anterolateral
Anterolateral Definition Anterolateral is a term used in anatomy to describe the position of a structure as being away from... Read More