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  2. Vasoconstriction - Wikipedia

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    It is part of a body negative feedback loop in which the body tries to restore homeostasis (maintain constant internal environment). [ citation needed ] For example, vasoconstriction is a hypothermic preventative in which the blood vessels constrict and blood must move at a higher pressure to actively prevent a hypoxic reaction.

  3. Seton stitch - Wikipedia

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    The procedure involves running a surgical-grade cord through the fistula tract so that the cord creates a loop that joins up outside the fistula.The cord provides a path that allows the fistula to drain continuously while it is healing, rather than allowing the exterior of the wound to close over.

  4. Hemostasis - Wikipedia

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    During surgical procedures, the types of hemostasis listed below can be used to control bleeding while avoiding and reducing the risk of tissue destruction. Hemostasis can be achieved by chemical agent as well as mechanical or physical agents. Which hemostasis type used is determined based on the situation. [8]

  5. List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes - Wikipedia

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    denotes the academic study or practice of a certain field; the study of Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logíā) base noun for the study of something hematology, urology: lumb(o)-, lumb(a)-of or relating to the part of the trunk between the lowest ribs and the pelvis. Latin lumbus or lumbaris, loin lumbar vertebrae: lymph(o)-lymph: Latin lympha, water ...

  6. Loop electrical excision procedure - Wikipedia

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    The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is one of the most commonly used approaches to treat high grade cervical dysplasia (CIN II/III, HGSIL) and early stage cervical cancer discovered on colposcopic examination. In the UK, it is known as large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ). It is considered a type of conization. [1]

  7. League One Volleyball: Teams, 2025 schedule and what to know ...

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    League One Volleyball (LOVB), a women's professional indoor volleyball league, will launch its first season on Jan. 8. Here's what to know.

  8. 6 Healthy Reasons to Finally Try Dry January In 2025 - AOL

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    One 2023 study in the journal Hypertension found that consuming just one drink a day can increase blood pressure readings. “Abstaining results in measurably lower blood pressure, blood sugar ...

  9. Spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy - Wikipedia

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    Bulk magnetic material (e.g. iron) is first electrochemically etched to form a constriction, and as the material is pulled apart it breaks at the constriction forming a sharp tip. Alternatively, the material can be etched until the tip is formed, but then a tip cleaning procedure in UHV is required.