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Hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectum.
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
A calculated number that indicates the amount of arterial blood flow to the extremity.
Systolic Pressure
The pressure of the blood against the arterial walls when the ventricles of the heart contract.
Dorsalis Pedis
The artery located on the top of the foot which can be palpated for assessing cardiac circulation.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
A medical condition often seen in premature infants, characterized by difficulty breathing due to undeveloped lungs.
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