Category: V
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Volkmann’s ischemic contracture
Muscle atrophy in a limb caused by restricted blood flow due to excessive tightness of a splint or bandage is known as ischemic contracture. When a splint or bandage is applied to stabilize a fracture, without proper caution, the affected tissues can react to the injury by swelling. This swelling can obstruct blood circulation in…
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Volkmann’s deformity
Ankle dislocation present from birth.
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Vola manus
The concave part of the hand or palm.
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Vitodynamic
Pertaining to essential life forces.
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Viscometer
A device designed to measure the thickness or resistance to flow in liquids.
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Vitals
The organs crucial for sustaining life. The vital organs necessary for survival.
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Visuo-auditory
Related to vision and hearing.
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Visual adaptation
The capability of the eyes to adapt to varying light conditions. This involves the pupil expanding in dim lighting and contracting to a smaller aperture when exposed to intense light. The capacity of the eyes to adapt to varying light conditions involves the pupil dilating in darkness and constricting to a small aperture when exposed…
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Visceralgia
Discomfort in the internal organs or any specific organ. Discomfort or ache in the internal organs or in any specific organ.
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Vis conservatrix
The inherent ability to withstand injury or illness. The innate ability to resist injury or illness.