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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominoperineal-resection
Abdominoperineal Resection | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abdominoperineal resection is a surgical procedure in which the anus, rectum, and part of the sigmoid colon are removed to treat certain types of cancer, such...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abortion
Abortion | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus. It can occur spontaneously, known as a miscarriage, or be induced...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/absolute-uterine-factor-infertility
Absolute Uterine Factor Infertility | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Absolute uterine factor infertility is a type of female infertility that occurs because a woman does not have a uterus or no longer has a functioning uterus....
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/achilles-tendon
Achilles Tendon | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is the largest and strongest tendon in the...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominal-migraine
Abdominal Migraine | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abdominal migraine is a type of migraine that primarily affects children and is characterized by recurrent episodes of moderate to severe abdominal pain,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a condition characterized by a weakened area of the abdominal aorta, the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acetabular-fracture
Acetabular Fracture | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
An acetabular fracture is a break in the socket portion of the hip joint, known as the acetabulum. This type of fracture typically results from high-energy...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Child and adolescent psychiatry is a medical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders in children,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/actinic-cheilitis
Actinic Cheilitis | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Actinic cheilitis, also known as solar cheilitis, is a precancerous condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the lips, primarily the lower lip,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/achilles-tendinitis
Achilles Tendinitis | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone....
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acquired-bone-marrow-failure-syndromes
Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Acquired bone marrow failure syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by the inability of the bone marrow to produce sufficient blood cells, leading to...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominal-imaging
Abdominal Imaging | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abdominal imaging is a diagnostic procedure that uses various imaging techniques, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abrasion-arthroplasty-of-the-hip
Abrasion Arthroplasty of the Hip | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abrasion arthroplasty of the hip is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure that involves removing damaged cartilage from the hip joint and smoothing the joint...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acoustic-neuroma-vestibular-schwannoma
Acoustic Neuroma, Vestibular Schwannoma | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a benign, slow-growing tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acid-base-disorders
Acid-Base Disorders | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Acid-base disorders are a group of conditions characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance, which can result from kidney or lung dysfunction,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acanthosis-nigricans
Acanthosis Nigricans | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark, thickened, and velvety patches, commonly found in the folds and creases of skin around the...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominalpelvic-ct-scan
Abdominal/Pelvic CT Scan | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
An abdominal/pelvic CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to create detailed cross-sectional...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/accelerated-partial-breast-irradiation
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is a targeted radiation therapy technique used to treat early-stage breast cancer. It delivers a higher dose of...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/accessory-navicular-bone
Accessory Navicular Bone | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Accessory navicular bone is an extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot, just above the arch. It is present from birth and is not...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abducens-nerve-sixth-cranial-nerve-palsy
Abducens Nerve, Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abducens nerve palsy, also known as sixth cranial nerve palsy, is a neurological condition characterized by the dysfunction of the sixth cranial nerve, which...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abnormal-pap-smear
Abnormal Pap Smear | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
An abnormal Pap smear is the result of a diagnostic procedure indicating that the cells collected from a woman's cervix during a Pap test show atypical...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/depressive-disorders
Depressive Disorders | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Depressive disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities....
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acromioclavicular-joint-repair
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Repair | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint repair is a surgical procedure performed to treat injuries or conditions affecting the acromioclavicular joint, which connects the...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/acromioclavicular-joint-injuryseparation
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury/Separation | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury, also known as AC joint separation, is a condition where the ligaments connecting the collarbone (clavicle) to the shoulder...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/above-knee-amputation
Above-Knee Amputation | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Above-knee amputation, also known as transfemoral amputation, is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a leg above the knee joint due to severe...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/absent-eye-anopthalmia
Absent Eye, Anopthalmia | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Anophthalmia, also known as absent eye, is a rare birth defect in which one or both eyes are missing or have not developed properly during fetal development....
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/joint-replacement-surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is a medical procedure in which a damaged or diseased joint is replaced with an artificial joint, called...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-repair
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is a surgical procedure performed to treat an enlarged and weakened area in the abdominal aorta, the main blood vessel...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/achilles-tendon-repair
Achilles Tendon Repair | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Achilles tendon repair is a surgical procedure performed to repair a ruptured or torn Achilles tendon, which is the strong fibrous cord that connects the calf...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominal-duplex-ultrasound
Abdominal Duplex Ultrasound | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abdominal duplex ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the abdominal organs and blood...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/ketamine-infusion-for-depression
Ketamine Infusion for Depression | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Ketamine infusion for depression is a medical treatment involving the administration of low doses of ketamine, an anesthetic and dissociative drug,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/achilles-tendon-rupture
Achilles Tendon Rupture | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Achilles tendon rupture is a condition in which the Achilles tendon, the strong fibrous cord that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, partially or...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abnormal-uterine-bleeding
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a condition characterized by irregular, heavy, or prolonged menstrual bleeding that occurs outside of the normal menstrual cycle....
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abducens-nerve-sixth-cranial-nerve-palsy-and-paresis
Abducens Nerve, Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy and Paresis | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abducens nerve palsy, also known as sixth cranial nerve palsy or paresis, is a neurological condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the sixth...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abrasion-arthroplasty-of-the-knee
Abrasion Arthroplasty of the Knee | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abrasion arthroplasty of the knee is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure that involves removing damaged cartilage from the knee joint surface to promote...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/total-knee-replacement
Total Knee Replacement | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the damaged or diseased parts of the knee joint are removed and...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/abdominal-sacrocolpopexy
Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Abdominal sacrocolpopexy is a surgical procedure performed to correct pelvic organ prolapse, specifically vaginal vault prolapse, when the pelvic muscles...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/avoidantrestrictive-food-intake-disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a psychological condition characterized by a persistent avoidance or restriction of food intake, leading...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/hip-replacement-surgery
Hip Replacement Surgery | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Hip replacement surgery is a medical procedure in which a damaged or worn-out hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint, typically made of metal, ceramic,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/absence-seizure-petit-mal-seizure
Absence Seizure, Petit Mal Seizure | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
An absence seizure, also known as a petit mal seizure, is a type of epilepsy characterized by brief, sudden lapses in consciousness. During an absence seizure,...
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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/actinic-keratosis
Actinic Keratosis (AK) | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches or small growths on the skin's surface, typically caused by long-term...
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