CUBITO-SUPRAPALMARIS
\kjuːbˈiːtə͡ʊsˈʌpɹɐpˌɑːməɹˌɪs], \kjuːbˈiːtəʊsˈʌpɹɐpˌɑːməɹˌɪs], \k_j_uː_b_ˈiː_t_əʊ_s_ˈʌ_p_ɹ_ɐ_p_ˌɑː_m_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_s]\
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Belonging to the cubitus and to the supra-palmar or dorsal surface of the hand. Chaussier gives this name: 1. To a small artery, which is given off by the cubital or ulnar, a little above the wrist. 2. To a vein, which accompanies this artery.
By Robley Dunglison
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Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)