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The pair of pointed teeth positioned adjacent to the front incisors in mammals, employed for grasping and tearing purposes. A tooth featuring a tapered crown located between the lateral incisor and the first premolar.  

An approach to treatment that harnesses the patient’s immune system to target and combat cancer cells.  

A surgical intervention conducted to excise a lymph node and assess the presence of cancerous cells. This procedure aids in determining the scope of the cancer and its metastatic progression.  

Referred to as lacrimal ducts, these tube-like anatomical structures facilitate the transportation of tears from the eyes to the lacrimal sac.  

The act of introducing alternating warm and cold water into the ear serves as a stimulus for the labyrinth, potentially inducing vertigo and nystagmus if the neural pathways remain fully intact.  

Following an inconclusive outcome from the initial mammogram or other imaging test, a subsequent evaluation is conducted to further examine the patient’s condition.  

In a surgical intervention known as maxillary sinus entry, the surgeon gains access to the maxillary sinus by creating an incision beneath the upper lip, specifically positioned above the teeth.  

A concise evaluation consisting of four questions designed to ascertain the presence of alcoholism in individuals, encompassing both adults and children.  

A pancreas, kidney, or any other organ derived from a donor who is classified as brain-dead, indicating the irreversible cessation of brain function.