Tonsillectomy — A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time.Reasons for tonsillectomyTonsillectomy may be indicated when the patient: * Experiences frequent bouts of acute… … Wikipedia
Dennis Fowler — Dennis L. Fowler is the Vice President and Medical Director for Perioperative Services at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. He is a pioneer in the field of endoscopic surgery and has been the first to perform… … Wikipedia
HS — Haber syndrome; habitual snoring; half scan; half strength [JCAHO unapproved abbreviation]; Hallopeau Siemens [syndrome]; hamstring; hand surgery; harmonic scalpel; Hartmann solution; head sling; health services; health statistics; healthy… … Medical dictionary
HS — • Haber syndrome; • habitual snoring; • half scan; • half strength [JCAHO unapproved abbreviation]; • Hallopeau Siemens [syndrome]; • hamstring; • hand surgery; • harmonic scalpel; • Hartmann solution; • head sling; • health services; • health… … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
Laser applications — There are many scientific, military, medical and commercial laser applications which have been developed since the invention of the laser in the 1958. The coherency, high monochromaticity, and ability to reach extremely high powers are all… … Wikipedia
Laser — For other uses, see Laser (disambiguation). United States Air Force laser experiment … Wikipedia
Countersink — A countersink is a conical hole cut into a manufactured object, or the cutter used to cut such a hole. A common usage is to allow the head of a countersunk bolt or screw, when placed in the hole, to sit flush with or below the surface of the… … Wikipedia
Lathe (metal) — Center lathe with DRO and chuck guard. Size is 460 mm swing x 1000 mm between centers A metal lathe or metalworking lathe is a large class of lathes designed for precisely machining relatively hard materials. They were originally designed to… … Wikipedia
