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stem (stem) a supporting structure comparable to the stalk of a plant. brain stem brainstem; see under B.
stem stalk; a stalklike supporting structure. brain stem see brainstem. Patient discussion about brain stem. Q. my mother have stem replacement for a coronary artery oclusion is already 2 years she physically deteriorating since surgery why???? please help she does not have energy A. I agree with Dagmar. It can be most likely caused by another occlusion or re-occlusion inside the heart blood vessels. Since that is a life-threatening case, I strongly suggest you to bring your mother into a hospital (for complete check up), or just call your cardiologist to have first treatment. Read more or ask a question about brain stemMeanwhile, that will be better if you have emergency oxygen (just in case you'll need it) with you. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, a new study has found brain stem anomalies that may be at fault. Stephanie Erlich, deputy county coroner, testified she had not inspected the brain stem and ``wouldn't have seen anything anyway,'' according to the opinion. Now, in an in vitro study using human brain stem cells, a team of German and Californian researchers shows how a specific PCB congener, PCB-118, can interrupt normal TH function and cause the premature differentiation of one type of brain cell [EHP 113:871-876]. |
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