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Doll's eye reflex

It is a test of brain function in comatose persons. It is also called oculocephalic reflex. It is based on the vestibulo ocular reflex which helps to stabilise

ENT

Vestibulo ocular reflex

Vestibulo ocular reflex (VOR) is a reflex which stabilises the eye during head movement. Whenever our head moves, our eyes move in such a way that the image

Acronyms

VOR – Acronym

Vestibulo ocular Reflex – acronym

General

Liquid used in 'Minimum thermometer'

Spirit (alcohol)

Preventive medicine

Indicators of air pollution

Sulphur dioxide concentration smoke/soiling index grit and dust measurement coefficient of haze air pollution index

Microbiology

Diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae

Haemophilus influenzae produces both invasive and non invasive infections Invasive diseases are usually caused by capsulated strains. The bacilli are protected from phagocytes by the capsule and spread

Pathology

Malignancies of the oesophagus show early lymphatic spread because

Oesophagus has rich longitudinaly running lymphatics which facilitate metastatic spread. Also oesphagus is the only area of the GIT which has no serosal covering which is also favourable

Acronyms

GIT – Acronym

Gastrointestinal Tract – acronym

Microbiology

Bacteremia

Presence of bacteria in the blood

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