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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abutment In dentistry, an abutment is a supporting component used in a dental bridge or implant. It serves as the structure that anchors and stabilizes the artificial tooth or prosthesis in place.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - absorption
Absorption in physiology describes the process by which fluids, nutrients, or other substances are taken up by the body’s tissues. After digestion, nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream and lymphatic system primarily through the small intestine, especially the jejunum and ileum. The lining of the small intestine contains numerous finger-like projections called villi, which increase surface area and enhance absorption efficiency. Alcohol, however, can be absorbed directly from the stomach.
Absorption in physiology describes the process by which fluids, nutrients, or other substances are taken up by the body’s tissues. After digestion, nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream and lymphatic system primarily through the small intestine, especially the jejunum and ileum. The lining of the small intestine contains numerous finger-like projections called villi, which increase surface area and enhance absorption efficiency. Alcohol, however, can be absorbed directly from the stomach.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - ABO system
The ABO system is a method of classifying human blood into groups—A, B, AB, and O—based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. This system is essential for safe blood transfusions and organ transplantation.
The ABO system is a method of classifying human blood into groups—A, B, AB, and O—based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. This system is essential for safe blood transfusions and organ transplantation.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - ablepharia
Ablepharia is a rare condition characterized by the absence or significant underdevelopment of the eyelids. This abnormality may affect eye protection and function, often requiring surgical management.
Ablepharia is a rare condition characterized by the absence or significant underdevelopment of the eyelids. This abnormality may affect eye protection and function, often requiring surgical management.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abortifacient
An abortifacient is a drug or substance that induces abortion or miscarriage. Medications such as mifepristone and certain prostaglandins are examples used in medical practice for early termination of pregnancy.
An abortifacient is a drug or substance that induces abortion or miscarriage. Medications such as mifepristone and certain prostaglandins are examples used in medical practice for early termination of pregnancy.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abortion
Abortion refers to the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it is capable of independent survival, generally before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Induced abortion, also known as termination of pregnancy, may be carried out for medical or legal reasons and requires informed consent. Early medical abortion commonly involves medications such as mifepristone and misoprostol, while later procedures may involve surgical techniques such as vacuum aspiration or dilatation and curettage. Spontaneous abortion is another term for miscarriage.
Abortion refers to the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it is capable of independent survival, generally before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Induced abortion, also known as termination of pregnancy, may be carried out for medical or legal reasons and requires informed consent. Early medical abortion commonly involves medications such as mifepristone and misoprostol, while later procedures may involve surgical techniques such as vacuum aspiration or dilatation and curettage. Spontaneous abortion is another term for miscarriage.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abortus
Abortus describes a fetus weighing less than 500 grams that is expelled from the uterus either without signs of life or incapable of survival.
Abortus describes a fetus weighing less than 500 grams that is expelled from the uterus either without signs of life or incapable of survival.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abrasion
Abrasion has several meanings in medicine and dentistry. It may refer to a superficial wound or graze in which the outer layer of skin or mucous membrane is scraped away. In dentistry, it describes the wearing down of teeth, particularly near the necks of the teeth, often caused by excessive brushing and sometimes worsened by erosion. More generally, abrasion means any rubbing or scraping action that results in surface wear.
Abrasion has several meanings in medicine and dentistry. It may refer to a superficial wound or graze in which the outer layer of skin or mucous membrane is scraped away. In dentistry, it describes the wearing down of teeth, particularly near the necks of the teeth, often caused by excessive brushing and sometimes worsened by erosion. More generally, abrasion means any rubbing or scraping action that results in surface wear.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - Abrams-Griffiths number (Bladder Outlet Obstruction Index, BOOI)
The Abrams-Griffiths number, also called the Bladder Outlet Obstruction Index (BOOI), is a calculated value used to assess the degree of bladder outlet obstruction. It helps categorize patients as obstructed, unobstructed, or uncertain (equivocal), aiding in clinical decision-making.
The Abrams-Griffiths number, also called the Bladder Outlet Obstruction Index (BOOI), is a calculated value used to assess the degree of bladder outlet obstruction. It helps categorize patients as obstructed, unobstructed, or uncertain (equivocal), aiding in clinical decision-making.
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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abruptio placentae (placental abruption) Abruptio placentae, or placental abruption, is a serious condition in which a normally positioned placenta partially or completely detaches from the uterine wall after the 24th week of pregnancy. It causes bleeding and may develop suddenly, sometimes progressing from a small antepartum haemorrhage to a major emergency with complications such as disseminated intravascular coagulation. It is often associated with high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia.
