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Epicanthus inversus

Epicanthus inversus is a fold of skin which passes from the medial part of lower lid – vertically upwards – covering the medial canthus It is seen in

Ophthalmology

Intercanthal distance

Intercanthal distance is the distance between the medial canthi of the eye It’s usually ranges from 30-35mm For practical purposes, the intercanthal distance is considered to be approximately

Anatomy

Canthus

Canthus is the area where the upper and lower eyelids meet There are 2 canthi – medial and lateral Alternate names (synonyms): Palpebral commissures

Acronyms

NNP – Acronym

NNP stands for: National Nutrition Policy (India)

Preventive medicine

National Nutrition Policy,1993 – Direct Interventions and Indirect Policy Instruments

National Nutrition Policy (India) was introduced in 1993 to combat the problem of undernutrition It aims to address this problem by utilising direct (short term) and indirect (long

Pathology

Allergic mediators released from mast cells

Antigens can cause degranulation of mast cells resulting in allergic reactions. Some of the allergic mediators released from mast cells are preformed whereas others are synthesised on demand.

Acronyms

BPES – Acronym

BPES stands for: Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (Ophthalmology)

Preventive medicine

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954

The Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act was introduced by the Government of India in the year 1954 with the view to ensure pure and wholesome food for

Acronyms

PAF – Acronym

PAF stands for: Platelet Activating Factor

Month: September 2010