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61descending neuropathy — neuropathy that starts proximally (shoulder, hip) and spreads distally toward the limb extremities (hands, feet) …
62descending phlebography — a method for detecting reversed flow of blood: contrast medium is injected into the common femoral vein with the patient in an upright position; since it is heavier than blood the contrast medium may move downward spontaneously or when encouraged …
63descending process of vertebra — processus articularis inferior vertebrae …
64descending inhibitory reflex — the component of the peristaltic reflex in which muscles distal to a bolus relax so that the bolus can move along …
65descending perineum syndrome — sagging of the perineum and levator plate, which causes constipation and other problems in the perineal region; it is seen most often after years of straining, vaginal deliveries, or surgical procedures in the area …
66descending tract — any bundle of nerve fibers conveying impulses from the brain toward target nuclei at lower levels of the nervous system …
67descending urography — excretion urography, excretory urography, intravenous urography radiographic examination of the urinary tract after the intravenous injection of an opaque medium that is rapidly excreted in the urine …
68descending sort order — sorting order from the largest to smallest or from Z A …
69descending colon — descend′ing co′lon [[t]ˈkoʊ lən[/t]] n. anat. the last portion of the colon …
70descending tops — /dɪˌsendɪŋ tɒps/ plural noun a term used by chartists to refer to a falling market, where each peak is lower than the one before …