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Plantar response
The plantar response, also known as the Babinski response, is an important neurologic examination based upon what the toes do when the sole (the plantar surface) of the foot is stroked. If the big toe goes up, that may well mean trouble…
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- Polio immunization One of the two polio vaccines that are available: oral polio vaccine (OPV) and inactivated polio vaccine…
- Floating-Harbor syndrome A genetic condition characterized by the triad of short stature apparent at birth with significantly delayed…
- Seizure, febrile See: Febrile seizure
- Rheumatologist, pediatric A physician who specializes in providing comprehensive care to children (as well as their families) with…
- Delta cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Mansfield See: Mansfield, Peter
- Retinoid Retinol is vitamin A. Carotene compounds (found, for example, in egg yolk, butter and cream) are gradually…
- Onchocerciasis River blindness, a disease caused by a parasitic worm (Onchocerca volvulus) which is transmitted to persons…
- Herniated disc Herniated disc: Rupturing of the tissue that separates the vertebral bones of the spinal column. The center…
- Biermer's anemia Anemia: A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not produce the…
- Open cholecystectomy Cholecystectomy: Surgery in which the abdomen is opened to permit cholecystectomy -- removal of the…