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Curves depicting MAXIMAL EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE, in liters/second, versus lung inflation, in liters or percentage of lung capacity, during a FORCED VIT…

A respiratory function test that includes the maximal inspiratory pressure and maximal expiratory pressure. It is determined by SPIROMETRY that measu…

Measure of the maximum amount of air that can be breathed in and blown out over a sustained interval such as 15 or 20 seconds. Common abbreviations a…

knee extended, valgus stress applied, leg rotated produces palpable or audible click

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the anterior superior mediastinum of the thorax.

The absence of a useful purpose or useful result in a diagnostic procedure or therapeutic intervention. The situation of a patient whose condition wi…

Devices designed to recapitulate tissue or organ-level physiology and architect by combining MICROFLUIDICS; MICROFABRICATION; and 3D CELL CULTURE. Mi…

The noninvasive microscopic examination of the microcirculation, commonly done in the nailbed or conjunctiva. In addition to the capillaries themselv…

Improvement in cognitive function after withdrawal of CSF during lumbar puncture used to confirm diagnosis

A method of three-dimensional morphometry in which contour maps are produced from the overlapping interference fringes created when an object is illu…

The use of electronic equipment to observe or record physiologic processes while the patient undergoes normal daily activities.

The constant checking on the state or condition of a patient during the course of a surgical operation (e.g., checking of vital signs).

The continuous measurement of physiological processes, blood pressure, heart rate, renal output, reflexes, respiration, etc., in a patient or experim…

Technological process of recording the MOTION and MOVEMENT of objects (e.g., surgical instrument in robotic surgery), body parts (e.g., EYE MOVEMENT)…

A non-specific host defense mechanism that removes MUCUS and other material from the LUNGS by ciliary and secretory activity of the tracheobronchial …

Direct nucleotide sequencing of gene fragments from multiple housekeeping genes for the purpose of phylogenetic analysis, organism identification, an…

The simultaneous use of multiple laboratory procedures for the detection of various diseases. These are usually performed on groups of people.

Multiple blood cultures used as a ClinicalGraph target concept for investigation / investigation.

The amount of force generated by MUSCLE CONTRACTION. Muscle strength can be measured during isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic contraction, either ma…

X-ray visualization of the spinal cord following injection of contrast medium into the spinal arachnoid space.

The recording of muscular movements. The apparatus is called a myograph, the record or tracing, a myogram. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

administration of morphine and neostigmine reproduces sharp LUQ pain; not in general use

Irrigation of the nose with saline or irrigation solutions for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It is used to remove irritants, allergens, or micr…

Application of allergens to the nasal mucosa. Interpretation includes observation of nasal symptoms, rhinoscopy, and rhinomanometry. Nasal provocatio…

The identification of selected parameters in newborn infants by various tests, examinations, or other procedures. Screening may be performed by clini…

The insertion of a catheter through the skin and body wall into the kidney pelvis, mainly to provide urine drainage where the ureter is not functiona…

Electrical tests to analyze the function of peripheral nerves by measuring various characteristics of NERVE CONDUCTION such as amplitude, velocity, a…

Methods used to label and follow the course of NEURAL PATHWAYS by AXONAL TRANSPORT of injected NEURONAL TRACT-TRACERS.

PROCEDURES that use NEUROENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Neuroendoscopy, generally an integration of the neuroendoscope with a comput…

The use of peripheral nerve stimulation to assess transmission at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION, especially in the response to anesthetics, such as the …