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paradoxic

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paradoxic
[-dok′sik]
Etymology: Gk, paradoxos, strange
pertaining to a person, situation, statement, or act that may appear to have inconsistent or contradictory qualities or that may be true but appears to be absurd or unbelievable. Also paradoxical [-dok′sikəl] .


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Although Chiari network is often considered clinically insignificant it may be associated with persistence of patent foramen ovale, formation of atrial septal aneurysm, catheter entrapment, paradoxic embolism, infective endocarditis and atrial tachyarrhythmias.
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Sackner M, Gonzalez H, Rodriguez M, Belsito A, Sackner D, Grenvik S (1984b) Assessment of asynchronous and paradoxic motion between rib cage and abdomen in normal subjects and in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
 
 
 
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