Medical dictionary, medical terms http://www.medicalvocabulary.org Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:42:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termbronchi/2206/ trachea to the lungs that convey air to and from the lungs. The bronchi have cartilage as part of their supporting wall structure. The trachea divides to form the right and left main bronchi which, in turn, divide to form the lobar, segmental, and finally the subsegmental bronchi. Bronchi is the plural of bronchus from the Greek word bronchos, a conduit to the lungs.]]> http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termbronchi/2206/ http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termfiber-and-diabetes/5691/ fibers (oat bran, apples, citrus, pears, peas/beans, psyllium, etc.) slow down the digestion of carbohydrates (sugars), which results in better glucose metabolism. Some patients with the adult-onset diabetes may actually be successfully treated with a high-fiber diet alone, and those on insulin, can often reduce their insulin requirements by adhering to a high-fiber diet]]> http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termfiber-and-diabetes/5691/ http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termlaminectomy/8513/ posterior arch of a vertebra is removed. Laminectomy is done to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots that emerge from the spinal canal. The procedure may be used to treat a slipped or herniated disk or to treat spinal stenosis]]> http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termlaminectomy/8513/ http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termretinal-fundus/12540/ http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termretinal-fundus/12540/ http://www.medicalvocabulary.org/medical-terminology/medical-termsexual-masochism/13130/ sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors involving the act (real, not simulated) of being humiliated, beaten or otherwise made to suffer in order to achieve sexual excitement and climax. These acts may be limited to verbal humiliation, or may involve being beaten, bound or otherwise abused. Masochists may act out their fantasies on themselves -- such as cutting or piercing their skin, or burning themselves -- or may seek out a partner who enjoys inflicting pain or humiliation on others (sadist). Activities with a partner include bondage, spanking, and simulated rape.

Sadomasochistic fantasies and activities are not uncommon among consenting adults. In most of these cases, however, the humiliation and abuse are acted out in fantasy. The participants are aware that the behavior is a 'game,' and actual pain and injury is avoided.

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