Category: V
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Vivax malaria
Malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax. It is the most common form of malaria, marked by frequent recurrence.
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Vaginal lithotomy
A lithotomy performed with the incision through the vaginal wall.
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Very low-density lipoprotein
Plasma lipids bound to albumin and consisting of chylomicrons and prelipoproteins. This class of plasma lipoproteins contains a greater ratio of lipid than the low-density lipoproteins and is the least dense.
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Vestibular lip
The upper border of the sulcus spiralis internus of the cochlea.
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Visual line
The line that extends from object to macula lutea passing through the nodal point.
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Ventilator limit
A secondary ventilator alarm or stop mechanism that prevents a specific variable from exceeding a preset parameter.
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Vesicouterine ligament
The ligament that attaches the anterior aspect of the uterus to the bladder.
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Ventricular ligament of larynx
The lateral free margin of the quadrangular membrane. It is enclosed within and supports the ventricular fold.
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Venous ligament of liver
A solid fibrous cord representing the obliterated ductus venosus of the fetus. It lies between the caudate and left lobes of the liver and connects the left branch of the portal vein to the inferior vena cava.
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Vicarious liability
Legal responsibility of a health care professional or health care institution for the negligent actions of its trainees and employees.