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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Medical Repository
The first medical magazine and the first scientific journal published in the United States. The Medical Repository was founded in 1797 in New York and was published quarterly until 1824. T & J Swords in New York City printed it for the…
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Show more- Breast aplasia Breast aplasia: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They…
- Vaccination, polio The vaccines available for vaccination against polio are OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) and IPV (Inactivated Polio…
- Dacryoadenitis Inflammation of a lacrimal gland (a gland that produces tears)
- Fasciitis, plantar Inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the 'bowstring-like' tissue stretching from the heel…
- Behcet's disease See: Behcet's syndrome
- Enteritis, Crohn Crohn disease involving only the small intestine. Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder, primarily…
- Portal vein A large vein that carries blood from the stomach and the intestines to the liver. The portal vein is formed…
- Vesicle In dermatology, a vesicle is a small blister, as on the skin. Vesicles also occur on the mucous membranes…
- Belt, seat A belt used to hold an individual in their seat. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for…
- Elastase 2 Neutrophil elastase, an enzyme in neutrophils that digests elastin. The gene ELA2 encoding elastase 2 is on…
- DBT Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Pharmacy benefit manager A company under contract with managed care organizations, self-insured companies, and government programs to…