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https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords Search | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine Search this library for definitions of clinical terms as well as their related Yale Medicine specialists, fact sheets, and other content. clinical keywords yalesearchmedicine 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... clinical keywords yaleresectionmedicine 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. 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It is present from birth and is not... clinical keywords yaleaccessorybonemedicine 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... clinical keywords yalenervesixthcranialpalsy 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... clinical keywords yaleabnormal papsmearmedicine 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.... clinical keywords yaledepressive disordersmedicine 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... repair clinical keywordsac jointyale medicine 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... clinical keywords yaleac jointinjuryseparationmedicine https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/above-knee-amputation Above-Knee Amputation | Clinical Keywords | Yale Medicine 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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,... clinical keywords yaleketamine infusiondepressionmedicine 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... clinical keywords yaleachilles tendonrupturemedicine 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.... abnormal uterine bleedingclinical keywords yalemedicine 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... clinical keywords yalenervesixthcranialpalsy 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... clinical keywords yaleabrasionarthroplastykneemedicine 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... total knee replacementclinical keywords yalemedicine 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... clinical keywords yaleabdominalmedicine 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... avoidant restrictive foodclinical keywords yaleintake disordermedicine https://www.yalemedicine.org/clinical-keywords/hip-replacement-surgery Hip Replacement Surgery | Clinical 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