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An incision into the lower airway through the crico-thyroid membrane.  

The fibrous portion of the larynx.  

The lowermost of the laryngeal cartilages. Ring-shaped cartilage in the lower part of the larynx. The cartilage, shaped like a signet ring, that forms part of the anterior and lateral walls and most of the posterior wall of the larynx.  

Ring-shaped, cricoid cartilage. Relating to the lowest part of the cartilage of the larynx. A cartilage in the larynx that has a ring-like shape.  

A hymen in which there are three or more openings. A sieve-like covering of the vaginal opening, annular hymen; imperforate hymen.  

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The death of a baby, usually occurring overnight while it is in its cot, from an unidentifiable cause. Some 30% of infant deaths in the US occur in this way. The causes may include virus infections or allergic reactions, but evidence is growing that crib deaths are less likely in…

The grating sensation of the tow ends of a broken bone rubbing together. A harsh crackling sound heard through a stethoscope in a person with inflammation of the lungs. A scratching sound made by a broken bone or rough joint. Noisy release of bowel gas (flatus) from the intestine. Crunching or grinding sounds produced in…

An abnormal appearance of red blood cells seen under a microscope, in which the normally smooth cell margins appear crinkly or irregular. Crenation may be a feature of certain blood disorders, but most commonly occurs as a result of prolonged storage of a blood specimen prior to preparation of a blood film. Abnormal microscopic appearance…

The incineration of the remains of a dead person. An alternative to burial in which a dead body is disposed of by burning it to ashes. The ashes can be kept by the family or discarded by the crematorium. A physician must examine a body if it is to be cremated in order to prevent…

The contraction of the scrotum up toward the pelvis when the inner thigh is stimulated. Retraction of the testis when the skin is stroked on the front inner side of the thigh. In the realm of male anatomy, there exists a reflex known as the cremasteric reflex, whereby the cremaster muscle, enveloping the testes and…