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irregular

Descriptive term for lacking in balance, evenness, continuity, symmetry, smoothness, or regularity... Read More

irritant contact dermatitis

The development of dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin, which can result from frequent handwashing and gloving as well as exposure to chemicals... Read More

irritated

A nonspecific term, often used informally to describe findings of inflammation that occur in response to injury or exposure to a noxious stimulus... Read More

ischiocavernosus muscle

One of two muscles connecting from each side the ischium (bony prominence of the pelvis) to the penis or clitoris; helps to stabilize the penile erection and aids in erection of both the penis and clitoris by compressing the crus, thereby slowing venous return and forcing blood into the tissue... Read More

issue

To send out officially, as in a court issuing an order... Read More

issues

Street name, slang, or code word for crack cocaine... Read More

isthmus of the uterus

The normal anatomical narrowing or constriction of the uterine body near the cervix... Read More

itching

Informal term for pruritus... Read More

IV

Abbreviation for intravenous... Read More

IVDU

Acronym for intravenous drug user... Read More

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