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Valgus
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Valgus Lateral deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'knock knee').
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Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Distal
A location farther from a point of reference. For example, the foot is distal to the knee, relative to the center of the body.
Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
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The property of being capable of copulation and procreation.
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Veneer
Plastic or porcelain facing bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance. See laminate.
Vertical dimension
Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth.
Valgus
Varus
Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
Viscosupplementation
Injection therapy for osteoarthritis (mainly of the knee). Contains hyaluronic acid - a very viscous substance normally found in joint fluid but that is reduced in this condition.
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Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Distal
A location farther from a point of reference. For example, the foot is distal to the knee, relative to the center of the body.
Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Viagra
A substance that is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Viagra relaxes the smooth muscle of the penis to allow increased blood flow and erection. It belongs to the family of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Also called sildenafil.
Virility
The property of being capable of copulation and procreation.
Vicodin
Hydrocodone (chemical synonym: dihydrocodeinone; trade names: Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Tussionex) is an opioid derived from either of the natural occuring opiates -- codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5 mg to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60 mg of oral codeine.
Veneer
Plastic or porcelain facing bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance. See laminate.
Vertical dimension
Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth.
Valgus
Varus
Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
Viscosupplementation
Injection therapy for osteoarthritis (mainly of the knee). Contains hyaluronic acid - a very viscous substance normally found in joint fluid but that is reduced in this condition.
Viadur
Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant) is a unique once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Versant
A test for the determination of HIV and hepatitis virus.
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
See Visual Evoked Response.
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