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Ventrosuspension
Attachment of hollow organ to abdominal wall. A surgical operation to treat retroversion of the uterus. The stitching of the round ligaments of a displaced womb to the abdominal wall. A surgical procedure to fixate a displaced uterus to the front wall of the abdomen. It is usually done by shortening the supporting round ligaments…
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Ventroptosia
Sagging of stomach.
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Ventromyel
The front of the spinal cord.
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Ventromedian
In front and toward the middle.
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Ventroinguinal
Abdomen and groin. Concerning the ventral and inguinal regions.
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Ventrofixation
Attachment of hollow organ to abdominal wall. A surgical operation to treat retroversion of the uterus by attaching the uterus to the wall of the abdomen. An operation to secure a retroverted womb to the wall of the abdomen. The suture of a displaced viscus to the abdominal wall.
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Vasovagal
Blood vessels and the 10th cranial nerve. Referring to the vagus nerve and its effect on the heartbeat and blood circulation. Relating to the action of impulses in the vagus nerve on the circulation. The vagus reduces the rate at which the heart beats, and so lowers its output.
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Vasotropic
Tending to act on blood vessels.
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Vasotrophic
Nutrition of blood vessels. Related to the nourishment of the vessels.
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Vasotripsy
Stoppage of bleeding by crushing an artery with forceps.
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