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ramification |
a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. "a coronary angiogram showed ramification of the right coronary artery close to the ostium" syn: consequence. Antonym: cause. |
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implication |
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated. "the implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible" synonyms: suggestion, inference |
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tamponade |
compression of the heart by an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac. |
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sepsis |
the presence in tissues of harmful bacteria and their toxins, typically through infection of a wound. |
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proarrhythmia |
a new or more frequent occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmias, paradoxically precipitated by antiarrhythmic therapy, which means it is a side effect associated with the administration of some existing antiarrhythmic drugs, as well as drugs for other indications. |
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amaurosis fugax |
a painless temporary loss of vision in one or both eyes |
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Marfan syndrome |
a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. The degree to which people are affected varies. People with Marfan tend to be tall, and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. They also typically have flexible joints and scoliosis. |
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normals serum WBC |
normals serum wbc 4.5 to 11.0 |
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Normals serum BUN |
Normals serum BUN 6–20 |
