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What is microtia Microtia is the medical name for an ear which has developed differently. Microtia is a congenital (present at birth) birth defect where

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What is mifepristone Mifepristone also known as RU-486, is used in a regimen together with misoprostol to end a pregnancy (induce medical abortion) that is less

What is a micropenis Micropenis is a medical diagnosis based on correct measurement of penis length. If stretched penis length is below the value corresponding

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