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OBGYN equipment

Obstetrics and gynecology equipment

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OBGYN equipment

implantation

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The embedding of the embryo into tissue so it can establish contact with the mother's blood supply for nourishment. Implantation usually occurs in the lining of the uterus; however, in an ectopic ...

incidence

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New occurrences of a disorder per year.

atrophy

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Thinning and decreased blood flow to tissue resultant from a lack of hormones, most commonly estrogen.

salpingitis

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Inflammation (a tissue reaction to irritation, injury or infection, marked by localized warmth, swelling, redness and pain) of the Fallopian tube.

sterility

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An irreversible condition that prevents conception.

torsion

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The twisting of the testis inside the scrotum. Besides causing extreme pain and swelling, the rotation twists off the blood supply and causes severe damage to the testicle. Torsion of the ovary may ...

psoriasis

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A chronic skin disease characterized by reddish patches covered with silvery scales, occurring mostly on the knees, elbows, scalp, and trunk.

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