Letter V

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VERMIAN

Referring to the vermis of the cerebellum.

VERMIS

Normal anatomy. The top portion of the cerebellum.

VERTEBRA (Pleural – vertebrae)

Basic bone segments of the spine. There are 7 vertebrae in the cervical spine (upper part of the spine; neck spine). There are 12 vertebrae in the thoracic spine (middle part of the spine; upper back spine). There are 5 vertebrae in the lumbar spine (lower part of the spine; lower back spine).

VERTEBRAL BODY

Main part of the vertebra. It is the front part of the vertebra.

VILLOUS

“Hairlike” growth.

VISCERAL PLEURA

A thin plastic wrap-like material that covers the lungs.

VOCAL CORD PARALYSIS

This will cause a hoarse voice. Can involve one or both of the vocal cords. Usually related to an infection but cancer or masses can also cause this.

VOLUME LOSS

Shrinkage or atrophy.

VQ SCAN

A nuclear medicine study that is used to diagnose pulmonary embolism.

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