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  • Deviated nasal septum

    An unusual position of the septum of the nose which may block the nose and cause nosebleeds.  

  • Developmental

    Referring to the development of an embryo. A speech problem or other disorder that emerges during a particular stage of human development is commonly referred to as a developmental disorder. It specifically pertains to issues or difficulties experienced during a specific phase of growth and maturation.  

  • Develop

    To become larger and stronger, or more complex. To make something start to happen. To make something start to grow or become larger, stronger or more complex. To start to have an illness.  

  • Dettol

    A trade name for a disinfectant containing chloroxylenol. A branded disinfectant with chloroxylenol as its active component, widely favored for its efficacy and pain-free application, commonly used by medical professionals and midwives.  

  • Detrusor muscle

    The muscular coat of the urinary bladder. The primary muscle of the urinary bladder that contracts and causes the bladder to empty.  

  • Detritus

    Rubbish produced when something disintegrates. Any broken-down waste material or substance.  

  • Detrition

    The fact of wearing away by rubbing or use. The process of wearing away solid bodies (e.g. bones) by friction or use.  

  • Detoxication

    The removal of toxic substances to make a poisonous substance harmless. The process whereby toxic substances are removed or toxic effects neutralized. It is one of the functions of the liver. Also called detoxification, this is a process whereby toxic agents are removed from the body and toxic effects are neutralised. The elimination of toxic…

  • Determine

    To find out something by examining the evidence.  

  • Deteriorate

    To become worse.  

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