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Z-Plasty

Z-Plasty: A plastic surgery technique using a Z-shaped incision to relieve scar tension or redirect a scar.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:17:22

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Zadiks operation

Zadiks Operation: A surgical procedure to completely remove an ingrown toenail.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:17:37

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Zantac

Zantac: A trade name for ranitidine, a medication used to reduce stomach acid.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:17:42

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Zidovudine

Zidovudine: An antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV/AIDS by inhibiting reverse transcriptase.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:18:01

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Zidovudine (AZT)

Zidovudine (AZT): A drug used in AIDS treatment to slow disease progression, also known as azidothymidine.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:17:55

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Zimmer Frame

Zimmer Frame: A metal frame used as a mobility aid by individuals with walking difficulties.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:18:10

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Zinc

Zinc: A white metallic trace element with the chemical symbol Zn.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:18:27

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Zinc-65

Zinc (Zn): Zinc-65 is used in various industrial and medical applications, including radiography.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:18:21

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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: A condition involving tumors in the pancreas islet cells and associated with peptic ulcers.

Created: 2024-12-07 15:03:50

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Zolpidem

Zolpidem: A sedative-hypnotic used to treat insomnia.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:18:45

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Zona

Zona: Synonym for herpes zoster or refers to a specific zone or area.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:19:03

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Zona Pellucida

Zona Pellucida: A membrane surrounding an ovum.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:18:57

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Zone

Zone: A designated area of the body.

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Zonula (Zonule)

Zonula (Zonule): A small area of the body.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:19:22

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Zonule of Zinn

Zonule of Zinn: A suspensory ligament of the eyes lens.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:19:36

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Zonulolysis

Zonulolysis: The removal of a zonule by dissolving it.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:19:41

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Zoo-

Zoo- (Prefix): Relating to animals.

Created: 2024-11-21 08:07:15

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Zoonosis

Zoonosis: A disease transmitted from animals to humans (plural: zoonoses).

Created: 2024-12-06 16:19:49

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Zoster

Zoster: Synonym for herpes zoster.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:19:55

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Zygapophyseal Joint Dysfunction

Zygapophyseal Joint Dysfunction: Pain or stiffness in the facet joints of the spine, often due to arthritis or injury.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:08

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Zygoma

Zygoma: Another term for the zygomatic arch.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:14

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Zygomatic

Zygomatic: Pertaining to the zygomatic arch.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:30

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Zygomatic Bone

Zygomatic Bone: The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:25

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Zygomycosis

Zygomycosis: A fungal disease affecting blood vessels in the lungs.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:39

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Zygote

Zygote: A fertilized ovum, marking the first stage of embryo development.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:44

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Zym-

Zym- (Prefix): Related to enzymes or fermentation.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:47

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Zymogen

Zymogen: Synonym for proenzyme.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:52

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Zymosis

Zymosis: Another term for fermentation.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:20:57

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Zymotic

Zymotic: Relating to zymosis or fermentation.

Created: 2024-12-06 16:21:03

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