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anogenital injury

A general phrase referencing observed injury involving one or more anatomical structures associated with the anogenital region... Read More

anomaly

(1) A dental deviation from normal; typically nonlethal or nondisruptive to functioning; it may or may not have clinical significance... Read More

anonymous reporting

A reporting option for victims of sexual assault to obtain certain services (e... Read More

anorectal

Descriptive term referencing the structures of the anus and rectum in combination, as opposed to identifying each region or structure individually (e... Read More

anoscope

A small, rigid, tubular instrument that is inserted into the anus for visualization of the anal canal and lower portion of the rectum... Read More

anoscopy

Examination of the anal canal and lower rectum with the use of a lubricated anoscope and light source to screen, diagnose, and evaluate problems such as anal pain... Read More

ANSI

Acronym for American National Standards Institute... Read More

answer

Civil Remedies: Formal written responses to the defendants/perpetrators file in response to plaintiff's complaints... Read More

antecubital space

The anatomical area on the anterior surface of the arm situated in front of the cubitus (elbow) where the arm bends when flexed... Read More

antemortem

Occurring before death (e... Read More

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