SATCHER: Well, the spores get into the lungs and they end up in the lymph nodes, in the chest, what we call the mediastinum (ph). From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 31, 2001] Reference
Schwannoma originating from the vagus nerve within the mediastinum is a rare, usually benign tumor. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
The adjacent sides of the two pleural sacs are central to the thorax, and form that space which is called mediastinum; the heart is located in this mediastinum, U E, Plate 1. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Anatomy] Reference
Several lymphatic glands in the anterior part of the mediastinum contained black fluid. From Wordnik.com. [An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners] Reference
The escape of the large trunks was generally quite as astonishing as in other parts of the body, especially in the superior mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
A few irregularly situated dark glandular bodies were observed on the surface of the costal pleura at each side of the sternum, and on the mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners] Reference
Mediastinal pleura, forming a second investment for the heart, bloodvessels, &c.F. Costal pleura, seen to be continuous above with that which forms the mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Anatomy] Reference
He was the first to study and describe the mediastinum, correcting the error of the ancients, who believed that this duplicature of the pleura contained a portion of the lungs. From Wordnik.com. [Fathers of Biology] Reference
When large, the pouch extends into the mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma in the anterior mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Refinance 2nd Mortgage] Reference
But my mom had colon cancer twice, lung cancer and cancer of the mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Lead Stories from AOL] Reference
Slide 4: Type I Hiatal Hernia • The E-C junction moves through the hiatus to the visceral mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Prompt thoracotomy for drainage may save the patient's life if the mediastinum has not also been infected. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The mediastinum lies between the right and left pleuræ in and near the median sagittal plane of the chest. From Wordnik.com. [XI. Splanchnology. 1d. The Mediastinum] Reference
The mediastinum testis extends from the upper to near the lower extremity of the gland, and is wider above than below. From Wordnik.com. [XI. Splanchnology. 3c. The Male Genital Organs] Reference
One sick puppy who, no doubt, saw four .30 cal slugs generate a massive wound cavity in the mediastinum of a living being. From Wordnik.com. [AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed] Reference
The middle compartment extends to the base of the skull and passes into the anterior mediastinum as far as the pericardium. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference
Note (a) depression of right diaphragm; (b) displacement of heart and mediastinum to left; (c) greater transparency of the invaded side. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The lobules (Fig. 1149) are conical in shape, the base being directed toward the circumference of the organ, the apex toward the mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [XI. Splanchnology. 3c. The Male Genital Organs] Reference
Slide 25: The Trachea Descends into the mediastinum C-shaped cartilage rings keep airway open Carina Marks where trachea divides into two primary bronchi . From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
"grounding" of the circuit during the extensive moist contact of a metallic endoscopic tube in the mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Deep wound infections involving the sternal wires, sternal bone, or mediastinum (1.9% versus 2.5%. From Wordnik.com. [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference
Tumor, benign or malignant, of trachea, bronchi, lungs, pleura, or mediastinum. From Wordnik.com. [EXECUTIVE ORDER 10001] Reference
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