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Dialysis

Dialysis is an important treatment that helps remove wastes and excess fluids from…

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Mastitis

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can be caused by an infection,…

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Cervix

The cervix is the extension of the uterus into the top part of…

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Perimetrium

The perimetrium is the outside layer of the wall of the uterus. For…

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Myometrium

The myometrium is the middle layer of muscles of the the wall of the…

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Endometrium

The endometrium is the inside layer of the wall of the uterus. For…

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Infundibulum

The infundibulum is the funnel shapped part of the fallopian tube next to…

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Ampulla

The ampulla is the segment of the fallopian tubes where fertilization usually occurs.

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Isthmus

The isthmus is the narrow segment of the fallopian tubes next to the…