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A flexible tube, usually made of plastic or rubber, placed in the intestinal tract to aspirate gas, fluid, or solids from the stomach or intestines or to administer fluids, electrolytes, or nutrients to the patient. The tube may be passed through the nose, mouth, or anus, or through an abdominal opening (e.g., jejunostomy).  

Distortion in a research investigation, introduced by the intentional or unrecognized behavior of the data collector, e.g., personal beliefs, cultural background, style of dress, use of language, or body language. The distortions may influence the person providing or interpreting the data.  

The use of ultrasonography as a guide for local injections or for the placement of catheters, needles, or probes into body cavities or tumors. Interventional ultrasound is used, for example, to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer, and other solid tumors.  

A form of brachytherapy in which small pellets, needles, or catheters containing radioactive material are inserted into the tissues surrounding a cancer surgery in an attempt to destroy any malignant cells left behind postoperatively. The radioactive agent typically used in breast cancer treatment is iridium-192. Cesium-131 is used to treat prostate cancers. Radium or cesium…

A large group of diseases with different causes but with the same or similar clinical and pathological changes. These are due to chronic, nonmalignant, noninfectious diseases of the lower respiratory tract characterized by inflammation and disruption of the walls of the alveoli. This manifests clinically as a limitation in the ability of the lungs to…

Between two spinous processes of the vertebral column.  

The space between two similar parts, as between two ribs.  

Cooperation among different social groups that enables them to solve common problems, e.g., a public health crisis.  

The site where one structure crosses another or joins a similar structure,  

In law, a written question sent by one party to another requesting information about issues and witnesses surrounding the allegations in a lawsuit.