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Lateral Myelitis
Lateral means to the side of, or away from, the middle of the body. The ears are lateral to the nose. The arms are lateral to the chest.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Lateral traction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lateral traction is a technique in which tension is used to move a body part to the side or away from its original location.InformationTraction can... Read more »
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury of the knee
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is an injury to the ligament on the outer side of the knee. It can be a stretch, partial tear, or complete... Read more »
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