PRESSE-URETHRE
\pɹˈɛsjˈʊ͡əɹɛθə], \pɹˈɛsjˈʊəɹɛθə], \p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɛ_θ_ə]\
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A kind of forceps of elastic iron, the branches of which, padded, may be approximated or separated by means of a screw. The penis is introduced between the branches, one of them being applied to the urethra, and the screw is tightened so as to exercise a degree of pressure sufficient to bring the parietes of the canal in contact. This instrument is sometimes used in incontinence of urine, to prevent the constant discharge of that fluid.
By Robley Dunglison
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Hypoglossal Neuropathy
- twelfth cranial (hypoglossal) nuclei. fascicles are located in medulla, exits via hypoglossal foramen innervates muscles tongue. Lower brain stem diseases, including ischemia MOTOR NEURON affect nuclei fascicles. nerve may also be injured by diseases of the posterior fossa or skull base. Clinical manifestations include unilateral musculature and lingual dysarthria, with deviation tongue towards side weakness upon attempted protrusion.
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