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V
chemical symbol, vanadium; symbol, volt; vision; visual acuity.
V domain
the variable region or domain of immunoglobulins.
V factor
see diphosphopyridine nucleotide.
V region
variable region of immunoglobulins.
v tach
ventricular tachycardia.
V to Y plasty
a tension-relieving technique for closure of a skin incision in which a V-shaped incision is made alongside the primary incision and then closed in a Y shape.
v.
[L.] vena (vein).
v.s.
vibration seconds (the unit of measurement of sound waves).
v/v
volume (of solute) per volume (of solvent).
VA/Q
see ventilation:perfusion ratio.
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