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A venous thrombus is a blood clot that forms in a vein. An embolus is anything that moves through the blood vessels until it

The large intestine (colon) extends from the cecum to the anus and includes the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the

The pancreas is an organ in the upper belly, behind the stomach and close to the spine. It makes digestive enzymes that your body

The immune system is the body's natural defense system that helps fight infections. The immune system includes the following. The

A neuron is a nerve cell. Neurons send information to and from your brain to the rest of your body. A neuron is made up of: A cell

The spine (backbone) is a column of bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of one another. Each vertebra has an opening near its center

When the spinal canal in the low back becomes narrower (stenosis), the nerve roots get squeezed.

Blocked or narrowed airways in your nose, mouth, or throat can cause sleep apnea. Your airway can become narrowed when your throat

Varicose veins are caused by weakened valves and veins in your legs. Normally, one-way valves in your veins keep blood flowing

Scabies mites cause a rash and sometimes skin sores in a line or curved track. These often appear after a period of intense