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Definition Meckel diverticulectomy; Gastrointestinal bleeding – Meckel diverticulectomy Meckel diverticulectomy is surgery to remove an abnormal pouch on the lining of the small intestine (bowel). This pouch...
DefinitionMobile Phones/Cell Phones is the fundamental element in every moment or second in our life. But this most useable phone has some health effect that are...
Definition Pandanus conoideus is a plant in the Pandanus family from New Guinea. Its fruit is eaten in Papua New Guinea and Papua, Indonesia. The fruit has several names: marita (in Papua New Guinea local language), kuansu (in...
DefinitionPatent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a heart condition that affects some people, including babies. In simple terms, it’s when a small blood vessel in the heart,...
Definition Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV)—now more often called Persistent Fetal Vasculature (PFV) is a congenital? (present at birth) eye condition. In a developing baby, the eye has...
DefinitionAmpelopsis brevipedunculata, commonly called porcelain vine, is a vigorous, climbing vine belonging to Grape family (Vitaceae). The plant is native to China, Korea, Japan, and Russian...
DefinitionHibiscus syriacus commonly called the rose of Sharon or shrub althea is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The plant is native...
DefinitionPhaseolus coccineus, known as runner bean, scarlet runner bean, or multiflora bean, is a plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. Another common name is butter bean, which, however, can also refer...
DefinitionA russet potato is a type of potato that is large, with dark brown skin and few eyes. The flesh is white, dry, and mealy, and it is suitable for baking, mashing,...
DefinitionEleutheroccocus senticosus, commonly known as Siberian ginseng, Eleuthero, Russian ginseng, Devil’s shrub, Touch-me-not, Wild pepper, Shigoka, Ci wu ja, eleuthero, Kan Jang, chi wu cha, thorny...
DefinitionPitanga/Surinam cherry is a shrub that has shiny, smooth, and aromatic leaves which are bright red when immature. The top of the plant is narrower in...
