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Veillonella
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D014678 |
[A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic cocci parasitic in the mouth and in the intestinal and respiratory tracts of man and other animals.
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Veillonellaceae
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D045854 |
[A family of gram-negative bacteria, in the phylum FIRMICUTES.
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Vein of Galen Malformations
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D054080 |
[Congenital arteriovenous malformation involving the VEIN OF GALEN, a large deep vein at the base of the brain. The rush of arterial blood directly into the vein of Galen, without passing through the CAPILLARIES, can overwhelm the heart and lead to CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
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Veins
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D014680 |
[The vessels carrying blood away from the CAPILLARY BEDS.
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Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
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D014681 |
[Failure of the SOFT PALATE to reach the posterior pharyngeal wall to close the opening between the oral and nasal cavities. Incomplete velopharyngeal closure is primarily related to surgeries (ADENOIDECTOMY; CLEFT PALATE) or an incompetent PALATOPHARYNGEAL SPHINCTER. It is characterized by hypernasal speech.
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Velopharyngeal Sphincter
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D055158 |
[A group of muscles attached to the SOFT PALATE (or velum) and the PHARYNX. They include the superior constrictor, the PALATOPHARYNGEUS, the levator veli palatini muscle, and the muscularis uvulae. This sphincter is situated between the oral and nasal cavities. A competent velopharyngeal sphincter is essential for normal speech and swallowing.
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Vemurafenib
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D000077484 |
[An indole sulfonamide compound and inhibitor of BRAF KINASES that is used for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic MELANOMA.
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Vena Cava Filters
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D016306 |
[Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg.
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Vena Cava, Inferior
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D014682 |
[The venous trunk which receives blood from the lower extremities and from the pelvic and abdominal organs.
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Vena Cava, Superior
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D014683 |
[The venous trunk which returns blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and chest.
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Venae Cavae
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D014684 |
[The inferior and superior venae cavae.
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Venereal Tumors, Veterinary
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D014685 |
[Tumors most commonly seen on or near the genitalia. They are venereal, most likely transmitted through transplantation of cells by contact. Metastases have been reported. Spontaneous regression may occur.
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Venereology
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D014686 |
[A branch of medicine which deals with sexually transmitted disease.
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Venezuela
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D014687 |
[A country in northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, located between Colombia and Guyana.
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Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
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D000069470 |
[A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.
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Venombin A
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D020791 |
[A thrombin-like enzyme from the venom of snakes of the viper/rattlesnake group. Species variants of the enzyme include ANCROD (Agkistrodon rhodostoma (Malayan pit viper)); BATROXOBIN from Bothrops atrox; and crotalase from Crotalus adamanteus (Eastern diamondback rattlesnake). EC 3.4.21.74.
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Venoms
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D014688 |
[Poisonous animal secretions forming fluid mixtures of many different enzymes, toxins, and other substances. These substances are produced in specialized glands and secreted through specialized delivery systems (nematocysts, spines, fangs, etc.) for disabling prey or predator.
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Venous Cutdown
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D016748 |
[Creation of a small incised opening in a vein to permit the passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood, administration of medication, or in diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. (Dorland, 28th ed.; Stedman, 26th ed.)
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Venous Insufficiency
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D014689 |
[Impaired venous blood flow or venous return (venous stasis), usually caused by inadequate venous valves. Venous insufficiency often occurs in the legs, and is associated with EDEMA and sometimes with VENOUS STASIS ULCERS at the ankle.
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Venous Pressure
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D014690 |
[The blood pressure in the VEINS. It is usually measured to assess the filling PRESSURE to the HEART VENTRICLE.
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