Category: F
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Foetal souffle
A sound detected with a stethoscope, originating from the womb during pregnancy.
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Focal sclerosis
Hardening localized to a specific area of the brain or spinal cord.
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Focal reaction
A flare-up or reappearance of a condition at a location far from where the causative agent was introduced, even if the original site was active, dormant, or had previously healed.
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False-positive reaction
A misleading negative response caused by incorrect methodology or assessment.
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False-negative reaction
A misleading negative response caused by incorrect methodology or assessment.
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Funic pulse
The pulse detected in the umbilical cord.
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Full pulse
A pulse where the artery feels full and expanded due to a significant volume of blood.
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Formicant pulse
A weak, subtle pulse, reminiscent of the movement of ants.
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Filiform pulse
A faint, slender pulse that is barely detectable.
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Febrile pulse
The type of pulse typically seen in fever. It is robust, gentle, and occurs frequently, displaying a pronounced dicrotism.