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Perforation
Perforation
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A hole, such as an ulcer, in an organ or tissue.
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A group of cells that are specialized to do a certain job and are joined together to form a body structure, such as muscle or kidney.
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A break in the skin or other surface that often occurs along with inflammation, infection, or cancerous growth.
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A procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries. A small, thin tube with a tiny balloon at its tip is inserted into a narrowed coronary artery. The balloon is then inflated to…
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