Author: Glossary
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Cribriform fascia
The fascia of the thigh covering the saphenous opening.
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Cremasteric fascia
The fascia covering the cremaster muscle of the spermatic cord.
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Buck’s fascia
The fascial covering of the penis, derived from Colies’ fascia.
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Aponeurotic fascia
A tendinous fascia that provides attachment for a muscle.
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Anal fascia
A fascia of connective tissue covering the levator ani muscle from the perineal aspect.
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Fas
A receptor for tumor necrosis factor that induces apoptosis (cell death).
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Farpoint
The greatest distance at which objects can be seen distinctly with the eyes in complete relaxation. Point (normally 20 ft [6. 1 m] or more) at which distinct vision is possible without aid of the muscles of accommodation. It may be nearer than 20 ft (6.1 m) according to the degree of myopia. There is…
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Farber’s disease
A rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease in which abnormal by-products of lipid metabolism accumulate in the brain. It is one of the lipid storage diseases, which include Gaucher’s disease and Niemann-Pick disease.
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Faradization
The treatment of nerves or muscles with faradic current.
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Faraday
The amount of electric charge associated with 1 g equivalent of an electrochemical reaction. It is equal to approx. 96,000 coulombs.