gtt or gtts (plural), is an approximated unit of volume measurement. It represents the quantity of liquid dispensed from a dropper or drip chamber, and it finds application in various
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Vacuum ExtractionVacuum Extraction
Vacuum Extraction or VE is a medical procedure that involves removal of a fetus from the uterus or vagina via a suction device such as a vacuum extractor or a
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Normal Spontaneous Vaginal DeliveryNormal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery a.k.a. Vaginal Birth, Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD), or Normal Vaginal Delivery, is the term used to describe any delivery of the baby through the vagina. The
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Drip RateDrip Rate
Drip rate is the rate at which a liquid is infused into the body, typically through an intravenous (IV) line. It is measured in drops per minute (gtt/min). The drip
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Tangier DiseaseTangier Disease
Tangier disease is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the blood, accumulation of cholesterol in many organs of the body,
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