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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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- HDR syndrome The syndrome of familial Hypoparathyroidism, sensorineural Deafness, and Renal dysplasia. Inherited as an…
- Gene deletion The total loss (or absence) of a gene. Gene deletion plays a role in birth defects and in the development of…
- Megacolon An abnormally enlarged colon.
- Hepatic duct, left See: Left hepatic duct
- Acute pancreatitis Sudden inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas abruptly becomes inflamed and then gets better. Some people…
- Dysplasia, thanatophoric A form of short-limbed (micromelic) dwarfism that usually causes death within the first few hours after…
- Anesthesiologist A physician or, less often, a dentist who is specialized in the practice of anesthesiology, the branch of…
- Cholesteryl ester transfer protein See: Cholesterol ester transfer protein
- Fracture, basilar A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor…
- Hereditary ALS See: Familial ALS
- Spasm A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the muscle clenching tightly…