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There are currently 4 glossary in this directory beginning with the letter V.
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vasopressin
A peptide hormone made in the brain that encourages the kidney to resorb more water.
vein
A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. Veins have thin walls and contain valves that help prevent the backflow of blood. There are three types of veins in the body: superficial veins, which are located just beneath the skin; deep veins, which are located within the muscles; and perforating veins, which connect the superficial and deep veins.
ventricular fibrillation
A type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, that affects your heart's ventricles. Ventricular fibrillation is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
virus
A very simple microorganism that infects cells and may cause disease. Because viruses can multiply only inside infected cells, they are not considered to be alive.

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