Author: Glossary
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Anuclear
Lacking a nucleus, said of erythrocytes.
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Puncture of the antrum
Puncture of the maxillary sinus by insertion of a trocar through the sinus wall in order to drain fluid. The instrument is inserted near the floor of the nose, approx. 1½ in (3.8 cm) from the nasal opening.
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Maxillary antrum
The maxillary sinus; a cavity in the maxillary bone communicating with the middle meatus of the nasal cavity.
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Gastric antrum
Distal non- acid-secreting segment of the stomach or pyloric gland region that produces the hormone gastrin.
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Duodenal antrum
The duodenal cap; a dilatation of the duodenum near the pylorus. It is seen during digestion.
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Antrotympanitis
Chronic inflammation of the tympanic cavity and mastoid antrum.
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Antrotympanic
To the mastoid antrum and the tympanic cavity.
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Antrotomy
Cutting through an antral wall.
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Antronasal
To the maxillary sinus and nasal fossa.
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Antroduodenectomy
Surgical removal of the pyloric antrum and the upper portion of the duodenum.