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A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.
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Geographic Tongue / Geographic Stomatitis
Geographic tongue is a harmless condition and the tongue develops a “map-like” or a “geographic” appearance with red and smooth patches on its surface.
Balloon Atrial Septostomy
Balloon atrial septostomy, also called as endovascular atrial septostomy, is a catheterization-based procedure to expand an atrial septal defect in the heart.
Cyanotic Heart Disease
Cyanotic heart disease is a group of congenital heart defects which occurs due to deoxygenated blood bypassing the lungs and entering the systemic circulation.
Cleft Palate Surgery / Palatoplasty
Cleft palate surgery or cleft palate repair is a type of plastic surgery that corrects a gap in the palate or roof of the mouth.
What You Ought to Know About Chin Reconstruction
Chin reconstruction is a surgical procedure to reshape, enhance or reduce the size of the chin. Learn more about chin reconstruction.