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Pediatric ophthalmology
Pediatric ophthalmology The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the child’s eye.
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Anatomy
The study of form. Gross anatomy involves structures that can be seen with the naked eye. It is as opposed to microscopic anatomy (or histology) which involves structures seen under the microscope.
Pathology
Study of disease.
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Pediapred
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Pediatric dentistry
Dental specialty focusing on treatment of children.
Pediatric Endocrinologist
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Pediatric lta kit
Pediatric lta kit 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): lidocaine hydrochloride.
Pediatrician
A physician who specializes in treating infants and children up to adolescence.
Pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the development and care of infants and children.
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Lymph nodes near the prostate are removed to determine if cancer has spread.
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Pepsin
An enzyme made in the stomach that breaks down proteins.
Peptic
Related to the stomach and the duodenum, where pepsin is present.
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