| D007440 |
Intubation |
Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from CATHETERIZATION in that the insertion of a catheter is usually performed for the introducing or withdrawing of fluids from the body. |
Intubations |
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| D002769 |
Cholelithiasis |
Presence or formation of GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, usually in the gallbladder (CHOLECYSTOLITHIASIS) or the common bile duct (CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS). |
Gallstone Disease,Cholelithiases,Gallstone Diseases |
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| D003135 |
Common Bile Duct |
The largest bile duct. It is formed by the junction of the CYSTIC DUCT and the COMMON HEPATIC DUCT. |
Choledochus,Bile Duct, Common,Common Bile Ducts,Duct, Common Bile |
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| D004724 |
Endoscopy |
Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural orifice and along natural body pathways such as the digestive tract; and/or through an incision in the wall of a tubular structure or organ, i.e. transluminal, to examine or perform surgery on the interior parts of the body. |
Endoscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Endoscopic,Endoscopic Surgical Procedure,Endoscopy, Surgical,Surgical Endoscopy,Surgical Procedure, Endoscopic,Procedure, Endoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Endoscopic Surgical |
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| D005260 |
Female |
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Females |
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| D005336 |
Fiber Optic Technology |
The technology of transmitting light over long distances through strands of glass or other transparent material. |
Fiber Optic Technologies,Optic Technologies, Fiber,Optic Technology, Fiber,Technologies, Fiber Optic,Technology, Fiber Optic |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000328 |
Adult |
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. |
Adults |
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| D000368 |
Aged |
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. |
Elderly |
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