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Morbid fear of needles and other objects with sharp points.  

Long-standing irritation and ulceration of the distal esophagus associated with increased risk for adenocarcinoma. Malignancy of the basal cell layer.  

Radiographic study of the phalanx and esophagus after ingestion of barium sulfate. An X-ray study in which the patient swallows a mixture of barium sulfate and water to aid visualization of the esophagus; done to detect abnormal conditions of the esophagus. Also known as an esophagogram or barium meal; an X-ray procedure that uses barium…

Infusion of radiopaque barium into the lower intestinal tract for fluoroscopic study. An X-ray study that uses barium sulfate and air as contrast medium to help with visualization of the interior of the colon. Also known as a lower gastrointestinal tract series; an X-ray procedure that uses barium sulfate and sometimes air to outline the…

A manually operated resuscitation device used to ventilate a nonbreathing patient; the device consists of a reservoir bag, a unidirectional valve, and a face mask.  

A condition caused by a disruption of normal bacterial flora in the vagina causing irritation to and drainage from the vagina. Inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria; the most common vaginal infection. Inflammation of the vagina and upper genital tract caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. Previously referred to as “gardnerella” or nonspecific vaginitis, BV is…

Extension of the great toe and abduction of the other toes when the plantar surface of the foot is stimulated; indicative of pyramidal tract involvement. The upward bending of the big toe when the outer edge of the foot’s sole is scratched refers to a reflex movement known as Babinski’s sign. While this reflex is…

Red, scaly eruption on both cheeks with a narrow band across the nose, characteristic of certain diseases (e.g., lupus erythematosus, rosacea). A rash on both cheeks joined by an extension across the bridge of the nose. It is seen in systemic lupus erythematosus, especially after the patient’s face has been exposed to sunlight, and in…

Facility specially designed for the care of severely burned persons. A highly specialized facility in a tertiary care center, set up with specially trained physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, and with special equipment, to care for severely burned individuals. Only a handful of burn centers are found in the United States, and the practice…

Laxative that acts by softening and increasing the mass of fecal matter.