Category: V
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Vis a tergo
A driving force; the force of prevailing circumstances. Pressure generated from behind; used to describe the venous blood pressure originating within the bloodstream due to the heartbeat. A driving force; the influence of situations or circumstances. Pressure applied from behind; referring to the venous blood pressure caused in the bloodstream by the heartbeat.
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Viripotency
In a female, the characteristic of reaching an age where she is capable of engaging in sexual intercourse. The trait in a female of being of an age where she is capable of engaging in sexual intercourse.
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Virilia
The reproductive organs specific to males.
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Virilescence
The development of male-associated characteristics, like facial hair growth or a deepening of the voice, in certain women after menopause is referred to as virilization. This transformation of traits typically linked with males can also be observed in certain endocrine disorders, such as Cushing’s syndrome. Some women, after menopause, may develop traits typically associated with…
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Viper venom
Russell’s viper venom has been employed to manage bleeding in individuals with hemophilia. Venom from the Russell’s viper has been employed in the management of bleeding for individuals with hemophilia.
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Violinist’s cramp
A neurotic condition observed in violinists, characterized by finger spasms. A neurotic condition that affects violin players, characterized by spasms in the fingers.
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Vinum
A medicinal concoction comprising therapeutic substances dissolved or suspended in wine. A mixture of medicinal ingredients dissolved or suspended in wine.
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Vestibulo-urethral
Related to both the vulvar vestibule and the urethra. Pertaining to both the vestibule of the vulva and the urethra.
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Vesicopustular
Related to a skin rash that includes both vesicles and pustules.
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Vesiculobronchial
Describes the sound detected over the chest when both typical and bronchial breath sounds are present. This term describes the auditory sensation over the chest where typical breathing noises and bronchial sounds are simultaneously perceived.