Category: I
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Intraventricular pressure
The pressure within the ventricles of the heart during different phases of diastole and systole.
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Intra-abdominal pressure
Pressure within the abdominal cavity, such as that caused by descent of the diaphragm. Intra-abdominal pressure refers to the pressure within the abdominal cavity. This pressure increases during activities such as coughing, crying, and the exertion of pressure while straining during a bowel movement.
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Inspiratory pressure
The pressure in the lungs during the inhalation of a breath.
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Intraligamentary pregnancy
Pregnancy that occurs within the broad ligament.
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Interstitial pregnancy
Rare condition in which the zygote implants in the portion of the fallopian tube that traverses the wall of the uterus.
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Intestinal portal
The opening of the midgut or yolk sac into the foregut or hindgut of an embryo.
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Immune polysaccharide
Polysaccharides in bacteria, especially in the cell wall, that are antigenic.
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Inactivated poliovirus vaccine
A poliovirus vaccine recommended for the prevention of paralytic poliomyelitis. The vaccine, which contains inactivated types I, II, and III polioviruses, is suitable for parenteral administration to all infants and children.
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Iron poisoning
Acute poisoning usually caused by the accidental ingestion (usually by infants or small children) of iron-containing medications intended for use by adults. In the U.S., about 20,000 accidental iron exposures are reported each year. A potentially life-threatening ailment arises from the consumption of excessive quantities of iron supplements, commonly encountered when ingesting iron formulations intended…
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Isoionic point
The pH at which a solution of ionized material has as many negative as positive ions.