Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD
Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD
Last Updated on Sep 18, 2020
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Glossary

Spores: Inactive heat-resistant forms of bacteria

Latrogenic: Unintended and unwanted result of treatment

Strabismus: Squint or the failure of maintaining proper alignment of the two eyes

Blepharospasm: Uncontrolled blinking or involuntary closing of eyelids

Hypotension: Low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure
Published on Jun 14, 2018
Last Updated on Sep 18, 2020

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