Letter: d

Any sac or pouch formed by herniation of the wall of a tubular organ or part, especially the intestines.

Apnea and bradycardia caused by stimulation of nasal or facial receptors with cold water. Optimizes respiration which allows mammals to stay underwater for a long time. It is exhibited strongly in aquatic mammals (seals, otters, dolphins, etc.), but exists in a weaker version in other mammals, including humans. Slowing the heart rate and diverts blood flow to the brain, heart, and lungs; serving to conserve oxygen until breathing resumes and to delay potential brain damage.

Diffusing capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide

Single-breath Diffusion of Carbon Monoxide across the lung

The maximum radiation dose that can be delivered to a product during sterilization before unacceptable damage is incurred.

Durable Medical Equipment

The minimal radiation dose required to sterilize the product to the desired sterility assurance level (SAL).

An enzyme that breaks down DNA. Present on standard gloves, additional processing is required for its removal; important for molecular research labs.

Of or pertaining to a position toward the back, or, in humans, posterior surface of the body.

A ganglion on the dorsal root of each spinal nerve that is one of a series of ganglia containing cell bodies of sensory neurons – also called spinal ganglion.