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Deltoid
Deltoid The triangular muscle of the shoulder.
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Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Shoulder
The ball-and-socket joint connecting the arm with the body.
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Delta Cell
A type of cell in the pancreas in areas called the islets of Langerhans. Delta cells make somatostatin, a hormone that is believed to control how the beta cells make and release insulin and how the alpha cells make and release glucagon.
Delta cell, pancreatic
A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the pancreas, the delta cells are located in areas called the islets of Langerhans. The delta cells make somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of numerous hormones in the body.
Delta Memorial
Delta Memorial is a hospital in Contra Costa, California (USA).
Delta Memorial Hospital
The Delta Memorial Hospital is a hospital in Contra Costa, California, United States.
Delta Regional Medical Center
Delta Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Greenville, Mississippi (USA).
Delta-cortef
Delta-cortef is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): prednisolone.
Delta-dome
Delta-dome is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): prednisone.
Deltalin
Deltalin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ergocalciferol.
Deltasone
Deltasone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): prednisone.
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Debridement
Removal of foreign material or dead tissue.
Decalcification
Loss of calcium from the bones or teeth.
Decubitus
A skin ulcer or bedsore.
Degenerative joint disease
A common form of arthritis in which tissue changes occur in one or more joints, such as swelling, lumps or cysts, or small pieces of loose bone and cartilage, which cause stiffness and pain. Also called osteoarthritis.
Delirium
An abnormal mental state characterized by excitement and hallucinations.
Deltoid
Dependence
A state of absolute need, both physical and psychological.
Depilatory
A substance that temporarily removes hair from the skin.
Dermabrasion
A procedure that removes scars, tattoos or other skin defects with fine sandpaper or a high-speed brush.
Desensitization
Reducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
Desquamation
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
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