Author: Glossary
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Amelus
An individual with congenitally absent arms and legs.
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Amelogenesis
The formation of dental enamel by ameloblasts.
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Amelification
Formation of dental enamel by ameloblasts.
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Ameboidism
Ameba like movements.
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Amebic carrier state
State in which an individual harbors a form of pathogenic ameba but has no clinical signs of the disease.
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Hepatic amebiasis
Infection of the liver by Entamoeba histolytica, resulting in hepatitis and abscess formation; usually a sequel to amebic dysentery.
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Ambulatory surgery center
An outpatient surgical center used for cardioversions, endoscopies, and other relatively minor operations that do not require prolonged confinement in a hospital.
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Ambulate
To walk or move about freely.
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Ambos
Incus or anvil bone of the middle ear.
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Amboceptor unit
The smallest quantity of anti-red blood cell (anti-RBC) antibody needed to hemolyze in an excess of complement.