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Homeostasis |
State of equilibrium maintained in the body's internal environment.; an important fundamental principle of physiology that permits a body to maintain a constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment |
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Inguinal |
Pertaining to the groin |
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Perfusion |
A process of poring through; a passing of fluid through spaces; to supply the body with nutritive fluid via the bloodstream |
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Sign |
Objective clinical evidence of an illness or disordered function of the body. Can be seen, heard, measured, or felt by the examiner. |
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Proximal |
Nearest tot he center or point of origin; nearest to the point of attachment |
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Ventral |
Pertaining to the belly side, abdomen, front side of the body |
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Vertex |
Top or highest point, top or crown of head |
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Visceral |
Pertaining to body of organs enclosed within a. Cavity , especially abdominal organs |
