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Incus

Incus A small bone in the middle ear shaped like an anvil.  It transmits vibrations from the malleus to the stapes . Synonyms: Auditory ossicle, anvil Symptoms: Facial paralysis, vertigo, hearing loss, pain Conditions: Necrosis, otosclerosis

Inferior Vena Cava

Inferior Vena Cava   A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart.   Synonyms:  posterior vena cava Symptoms:  Stenosis, ascites, oedema of lower extremities, jaundice Conditions:. Thrombosis, Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome

Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown Toenail When the nails grow improperly and curve inwards into the skin of the toe. Synonyms:

Interventricular Septum

Interventricular Septum A muscular wall that divides the lower chambers (ventricles) into left and right halves. Synonyms:  .  Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fast heart rate, paleness Conditions:  Septal defects

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