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Medical definition I have been trying to find a word in the medical dictionary and I can't find it anywhere. I am wondering if it evens exists. The word is Monohemilipocranicentesis, I need to find out just what it is I know that the words mean: Mono- one or single H... by Trish in St. Louis, MO, 12/29/2005
Coccyx problem Upon recovery from back fusion and nerve rleases in June it was soon discovered I have osteoporosis ib both hips, fibroneuraligia and something(i didnt understad the medical term coccyilitis? which he sent me to get some injections s i coudnt wlk. I w... by Marsha G in NJ, 04/06/2006
Neck pain called osteophyte encroachment I have been diagnosed with osteophyte encroachment. Could you please explain to me in layman's terms what this is? by Judy in Toronto, On, Canada, 03/13/2006
What does mascara aftifact obscuring the anterior globes mean in an MRI? I had an MRI last week and received the radiologist’s report today. My doctor is on vacation so I won’t get in to see him for 2 weeks. According to the report, everything was normal/unremarkable "with the exception of some mascara aftifact obscuring t... by Nancy in Austin, TX, 03/07/2006
Migraines and Ischemic strokes I often get migraine headaches that are accompanied by aura. I was doing some research to find out if I am at higher risk for a stroke.I found information suggesting a migraine sufferer who also suffers from aura has an 80% higher risk of stroke than ... by Julie J in Nova Sotia, Canada, 01/09/2006
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