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A condition in which a hardened mass of faeces stays in the rectum. Faecal impaction is a condition where a sizable mass of hard stool becomes difficult to pass from the rectum. This condition is typically linked to prolonged constipation. It is most frequently observed in very young children and in elderly individuals, particularly those…

To be in the process of dying (informal).  

The ability to do something. Ability to do something specific (e.g., the faculty of hearing). A normal mental attribute or sense; ability to function.  

A vein which drains down the side of the face into the internal jugular vein.  

One of the fourteen bones which form the face.  

An artery which branches off the external carotid into the face and mouth. Supplies blood to the lower region of the face, mouth, and nose.  

A condition in which a joint in the vertebrae becomes dislocated.  

A position of a baby in the uterus where the face will appear first at birth. Fetal position in which the head of the fetus is sharply extended so that the face comes first. A presentation of the face, with the chin leading, at the entrance of the womb.  

A surgical operation to remove wrinkles on the face and neck. A surgical procedure to remove fat and skin and tighten muscles and underlying tissues in the face. Because a face-lift is intended to give a more youthful look, it is a type of cosmetic surgery. Results from a facelift are best in people who…

A birth where the baby’s face appears first.