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kinn's Chapter 42
Term | Definition |
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attenuated | Weakened or changed; refers to the virulence of a pathogenic microorganism. |
hydrocephaly | Enlargement of the cranium caused by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cerebral system. |
laryngoscopy | Visual examination of the voice box area through an endoscope equipped with a light and mirrors for illumination. |
microcephaly | Small size of the head in relationship to the rest of the body. |
serous | A thin, watery, serumlike drainage. |
stridor | A shrill, harsh respiratory sound heard during inhalation when a laryngeal obstruction is present. |
suppurative | Characterized by the formation and/or discharge of pus. |