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DefinitionBoneset (Eupatorium Perfoliatum) also known as thoroughwort, sweat plant, vegetable antimony , feverwort , agueweed , Indian sage , sweating plant , eupatorium , crosswort , thoroughstem...
DefinitionCinchona officinalis commonly known as Cinchona is actually an evergreen tree belonging to Rubiaceae (Madder family). The plant is native to mountainous tropical regions of South...
DefinitionA Cross-Site Tracing (XST) attack involves the use of [Cross-site Scripting (XSS)]({{ site.baseurl }}/attacks/xss) and the TRACE or TRACK HTTP methods. According to RFC 2616, “TRACE allows the client...
DefinitionThe female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in the reproduction of new offspring. In humans, the female reproductive system is immature at...
DefinitionFig Leaf Gourd/Cucurbita ficifolia is a species of squash, grown for its edible seeds, fruit, and greens. It has many common names in English such as the fig-leaf gourd, Malabar gourd, black seed squash, and cider....
DefinitionGlycyrrhiza lepidota popularly known as American licorice or Wild licorice is a species of Glycyrrhiza a genus in the pea/bean family, Fabaceae. The plant is native...
DefinitionGnathostomiasis may sound like a complex term, but let’s break it down in simple words. This is a rare parasitic infection? caused by a worm called...
DefinitionThe hairy gourd is also known as fuzzy melon and mo kwa. Just as its name implies, the hairy gourd has fine and short hair all...
Definition Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis; IPAA; Ileal-anal reservoir surgery Total proctocolectomy and ileal-anal pouch surgery is the removal of the large intestine and most of the rectum. The...
DefinitionInferior Anastomotic Vein Stasis is a condition that affects blood flow in veins, leading to various symptoms and complications. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down...
DefinitionA joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of...
