Coats the aqueous layer, provides a hydrophobic barrier that envelops tears and prevents their spilling onto the cheek. These glands are found among the tarsal plates. Thus, the tear fluid deposits between the eye proper and oil barriers of the lids. Aqueous layer.
Nissen fundoplication, sometimes known as laparoscopic fundoplication when performed via laparoscopic surgery, is a surgical procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia.
What is nuchal translucency? Nuchal translucency (NT) is a collection of fluid under the skin at the back of a baby's neck. The nuchal translucency scan measures the thickness of this fluid to assess the risk of Down's syndrome. It can be measured using ultrasound. If the scan reveals that there is more fluid than usual, it could be a sign of Down's syndrome. Another sign of Down's syndrome is the shape of the baby's nasal bone.