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Fahr syndrome
This syndrome described in 1930 by T. Fahr is a genetic (inherited) neurological disorder characterized by abnormal deposits of calcium in certain of areas of the brain (including the basal ganglia and the cerebral cortex). Symptoms may…
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- Brachycephaly A short head, one that is short in diameter from front to back. Brachycephaly is a frequent feature of…
- Psychology, social The study of the mind and mental processes, particularly as regards social interactions, focusing on the ways…
- Scoliosis Scoliosis: Sideways (lateral) curving of the spine (the backbone). The degree of scoliosis may range from…
- Hemarthrosis Blood in a joint.
- Favism A condition characterized by hemolytic anemia (breakup of red blood cells) after eating fava beans (Vicia…
- Biotechnology The fusion of biology and technology. Biotechnology is the application of biological techniques to product…
- Chemoembolization Chemoembolization is a procedure in which the blood supply to a tumor is blocked and anticancer drugs are…
- Sign language Sign language: A language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial…
- Intrauterine growth restriction The growth of the fetus is abnormally slow. When born, the baby appears too small, considering its' dates…
- Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation: Abnormal irregular heart rhythm with chaotic generation of electrical signals in the…
- Fourth ventricle >Lateral ventricles: The lateral ventricles are in the cerebral hemispheres, one in each hemisphere. Each…