Definition: Glaucoma is a group of disorders characterized by a progressive optic neuropathy resulting in a characterstic appearance of the optic disc and a specific pattern of irreversible visual field…
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Method: The patient is then asked to stand on one leg and bend the opposite knee to 90° without flexing the hip. This action eliminates…
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Synonyms: Iliofemoral triangle Position: The patient lies supine with the pelvis square, and the limbs in identical position. Points of the Bryant’s triangle: The Bryant’s triangle…
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Indications for surgery: 1. Reduced vision secondary to: Threatens visual axis: Pterygium advancing toward or already impinging visual axis Induced astigmatism: Due to flattening of…
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Synonyms: Thyroid resection surgery, Thyroid removal surge Definition:Â Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. A “thyroidectomy” should not be…
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Synonyms: Submaxillary gland (SMG), Mandibular gland Definition: Submandibular glands are one of the major salivary glands comprised of mixed serous and mucous acini and located below…
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Meme (/mi:m/) is an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by Internet users, often with…
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the commonest cause of episodic vertigo and is characterized by acute attacks of transient vertigo initiated by certain head…
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