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The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. The endometrium is the mucous membrane that lines the

Chorionic villi are tiny, branching growths found in the placenta. The cells of the chorionic villi have the same genetic material

The pylorus is the muscle between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. Pyloric stenosis is a condition in which

Parotid glands secrete saliva into the mouth. The saliva moistens the mouth to help a person chew and swallow food. Saliva also

Necrotizing enterocolitis is infection and inflammation of the bowel (intestines). The disease is most common among premature

Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis.

An ischemic stroke happens when a blood vessel (artery) supplying blood to an area of the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot. A

An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissue next to it. This often occurs because the inside (pulp) of a

Tooth decay is damage to the enamel of your teeth. It can lead to a hole in the tooth, called a cavity. Cavities can affect the

An ingrown nail is when a nail grows into the flesh at the side of the nail. This usually affects the toes, especially the big toe