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Albumin: The main protein in human blood and the key to regulating the osmotic pressure of... See the entire definition of AlbuminAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBlepharospasm: The involuntary, forcible closure of the eyelids. The first symptoms may be... See the entire definition of BlepharospasmBotox: A highly purified preparation of botulinum toxin A, a toxin produced by the bacteri... See the entire definition of BotoxBotulinum toxin: A toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that is th... See the entire definition of Botulinum toxinBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBruise: Injury of the soft tissues that results in breakage of the local capillaries and l... See the entire definition of BruiseCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalChin: Medically, the mentum. The lower portion of the face below the lower lip including t... See the entire definition of ChinDermatology: 1. The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and... See the entire definition of DermatologyDystonia: Involuntary movements and prolonged muscle contraction that result in twisting b... See the entire definition of DystoniaEyelid: The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed ... See the entire definition of EyelidFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Filler: An inactive substance used to make the active medicine easier to measure. For exam... See the entire definition of Filler
Flu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluGlabella: 1. The area between the eyebrows, just above the nose. 2. The corr... See the entire definition of GlabellaHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHyperhidrosis: A condition characterized by extreme and excessive sweating. Primary hyperh... See the entire definition of HyperhidrosisIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenLazy eye: An eye that diverges in gaze. A lazy eye is formally called strabismus. A lazy e... See the entire definition of Lazy eyeLiposuction: The surgical suctioning of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the ... See the entire definition of LiposuctionMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNurse: 1) A person trained, licensed, or skilled in nursing. 2) To feed an infant at the ... See the entire definition of NurseOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlastic surgery: A surgical specialty that is dedicated to reconstruction of facial and bo... See the entire definition of Plastic surgery
Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Ptosis: Downward displacement. For example, ptosis of the eyelids is drooping of the eyeli... See the entire definition of PtosisSaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumStrabismus: A condition in which the visual axes of the eyes are not parallel and the eyes... See the entire definition of StrabismusSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Superficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingTeaspoon: An old-fashioned but convenient household measure that is equal to about 5 cc of... See the entire definition of TeaspoonTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria.
Vitamin K: One of two naturally occurring fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin K1 and vitamin K2)... See the entire definition of Vitamin KWry neck: Medically called spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis. The most common of the f... See the entire definition of Wry neck
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