Category: I
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Interdental septum
The bony partition across the alveolar process between adjacent teeth that forms part of the tooth sockets.
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Immunomagnetic separation
The detection and/or harvesting of samples containing specific antigens based on their collection by antibodies attached to magnetized beads. The bead-bound antigens can be separated from materials that are not of interest in a magnetic field.
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Infantile scurvy
A form of scurvy that sometimes follows the prolonged use of condensed milk, sterilized milk, or proprietary foods that do not contain supplementary vitamin C.
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Inflammatory scoliosis
Scoliosis due to disease of the vertebrae.
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Ilial roll
A sausage-shaped mass in the left iliac fossa. It is due to a collection of feces in or induration of the walls of the sigmoid colon.
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Ineffective role performance
A change in patterns of behavior and self-expression that do not match the environmental context, norms, and expectations.
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Interureteric ridge
A ridge between the openings of the ureters in the bladder.
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Interosseous ridge
A ridge on the fibula for attachment of the interosseous membrane.
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Infectious rhinitis
Rhinitis due to infections of the nasal mucosa.
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Inflammatory rheumatism
An old term for any form of arthritis in which there is significant joint inflammation (e.g., gouty, infectious, or rheumatoid arthritis).