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Match each definition with its medical term.
-A major complication of pregnancy characterized by increasing hypertension, albuminuria, and edema.
Nasogastric Tube
A medical tube that is inserted through the nose down into the stomach, used for feeding, medication administration, or gastric decompression.
Xiphoid Process
A small cartilaginous extension of the lower part of the sternum, which can be felt as a small bump on the chest.
Earlobe
The lower part of the external ear that is composed of soft skin and a small amount of fatty tissue, often the site for ear piercings.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
A medical procedure that involves inserting a tube through the abdomen into the stomach to provide nutrition.
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