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A slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute.

Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it open, thereby preventing a heart attack. The radiation from coronary…

Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor. Brachytherapy for prostate cancer, for example, is also called interstitial radiation therapy or seed implantation. In brachytherapy for prostate cancer, radioactive seeds are implanted in the prostate. The seeds might be titanium-encased pellets that contain the radioisotope iodine-125.

A condition in which the fingers and toes are short and stubby. Brachydactyly is a common finding in malformation syndromes, such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21).

A condition in which the head is unusually short in diameter from front to back. Brachycephaly is frequently a feature in congenital malformation syndromes, including Down syndrome (trisomy 21).

Prefix indicating short, as in brachycephaly (short head) and brachydactyly (short fingers and toes).

Is a rare genetic disorder with multiple malformations and mental retardation of unknown origin. de Lange syndrome is recognized by the presence of: Prenatal and postnatal growth retardation; Delayed development and mental retardation; Abnormally small head (microcephaly); Hair low on the nape of the neck; Characteristic facial appearance with Low-set ears, Hair well down onto the forehead, Bushy eyebrows, Eyebrows…

A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial artery is from the shoulder down to the elbow whereas that of the brachial vein is in the reverse direction — from the elbow back up to the shoulder.

Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb (arm). The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the…

Paralysis of the arm due to an injury to the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a network of spinal nerves that originates in the back of the neck, extends through the axilla (armpit), and gives rise to nerves to the upper limb (arm). The brachial plexus is formed by the union of portions of the…