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Ocular massage
Manipulation of the eye to alter intraocular pressure or ocular blood flow.
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Local massage
Massage confined to particular body parts.
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Introductory massage
Massage consisting of centripetal strokings around an affected part when it is impossible to apply treatment directly to the part.
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General massage
Centripetal stroking in connection with some muscular kneading from the toes upward. It is used in connection with baths lasting 30 to 40 min. As soon as a part is massaged, it should be given a few passive rotary movements and afterwards covered up.
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Fundal massage
Manual stimulation of a boggy postpartum uterus to generate effective contractions, express clots, and limit postpartum hemorrhage. To relax the patient’s abdominal muscles, the birth attendant places the patient in the lithotomy position. Cupping the dominant hand around the fundus and placing the other hand just above the pubic symphysis to support the lower uterine…
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Carotid sinus massage
Applying pressure to and rubbing the carotid artery in an attempt to slow a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). This is one of the maneuvers sometimes used prior to using drug therapy for SVT.
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Lateral mass of the atlas
The parts of the first cervical vertebra that articulate with the occipital bone superiorly and the axis inferiorly.
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Inner cell mass
In embryology, the group of cells within the blastocyst from which the embryo, yolk sac, and amnion develop.
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Maser
Acronym for microwave amplification by stimulation emission of radiation. It is a device that produces a small, non-diverging radiation beam.
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Masculation
Development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
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