Any of various nucleic acids that are usually the molecular basis of heredity, are localized in the cell nuclei, and are constructed of a double helix. E Extubate Removal of a tube used for assistance in ventilation. 3 F Fundoplication Surgical attachment of the top of the stomach around the lower end of the esophogus as a treatment for the reflux of stomach contents into the esophogus. G Gas tros to my Surgical construction of a permanent opening from the external surface of the abdominal wall into the stomach, usually for inserting a feeding tube. Gene A hereditary unit that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism.
Genes exist in a number of different forms and can undergo mutation.
H Hippotherapy A form of physical therapy which involves horseback riding. Hydrocephalus An abnormal increase in the amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranial cavity that is accompanied by expansion of the central ventricles and enlargement of the skull. Intubation often refers to inserting a tube town the trachea to allow a person to be placed on a ventilator for assistance in breathing. A wellowish pgmentation of the skin, tissues and certain body fluids. L M MTM Common abbreviation to Myotubular Myopathy.