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Occlusion

The way that the TEETH ?t together when the jaws close. Also the closing or obstruction of a duct, hollow organ, or blood vessel.... occlusion

Retinal Artery Occlusion

Blockage of an artery supplying blood to the retina, most commonly due to thrombosis or embolism, The disorder can result in permanent blindness or loss of part of the field of vision, depending on the artery affected and whether or not the condition can be treated quickly enough.... retinal artery occlusion

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Blockage of a vein carrying blood away from the retina.

It usually results from thrombosis in the affected vein, and is more common in people who have glaucoma.

Retinal vein occlusion may cause visual disturbances, glaucoma, or blindness.... retinal vein occlusion

Follicular Hormone

See OESTRADIOL.... follicular hormone

Chronic Total Occlusion

(CTO) a complete arterial blockage (usually coronary) that has been present for at least three months. Fibrosis and calcification at the site of occlusion are well established by this time, making *percutaneous coronary intervention to open the artery much more difficult.... chronic total occlusion

Follicular Cyst

see ovarian cyst.... follicular cyst

Tetrad

n. (in genetics) 1. the four cells resulting from meiosis after the second telophase. 2. the four chromatids of a pair of homologous chromosomes (see bivalent) in the first stage of meiosis.... tetrad

Tetradactyly

n. a congenital abnormality in which there are only four digits on a hand or foot.... tetradactyly

Tubal Occlusion

blocking of the Fallopian tubes. This is achieved by surgery as a means of *sterilization; it is also a result of *pelvic inflammatory disease.... tubal occlusion

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