Rod Cells A rod-shaped cell in the eye that is sensitive to light. The rods are more sensitive than the cones, but…
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Respiratory Failure: Symptoms Respiratory failure is a condition in which not enough oxygen passes from your lungs into your blood. Part of:…
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) A condition that occurs while resting or lying in bed; it is characterized by an irresistible urgency to…
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder that affects newborns. RDS rarely occurs in full-term infants. The…
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Prevention
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Prevention Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder that affects newborns. RDS rarely occurs in full-term infants.…
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Otosclerosis Abnormal growth of bone of the inner ear. This bone prevents structures within the ear from working properly and causes hearing…
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Oligodendrocyte A cell that forms the myelin sheath (a layer that covers and protects nerve cells) in the brain and spinal cord.…
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Olfactory System The parts of the body involved in sensing smell, including the nose and many parts of the brain. Smell may…