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A hurricane with winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs…
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- Acne vulgaris The common form of acne seen most often in teenagers or young adults, acne vulgaris is the result of…
- Skin graft, composite A graft technique in which both the patient's own skin and donor skin are used together
- Scurvy See: Scutellaria barbata.
- Fetal rubella effects The constellation of abnormalities, also called the rubella syndrome, caused by infection with the rubella…
- Sclerotherapy The injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to sclerose ('harden') it. The chemical irritates the lining…
- Meckel's diverticulum An outpouching from the small intestine, due to failure of obliteration of the yolk stalk (which normally…
- GLA 1. Alpha-galactosidase A, the enzyme that is deficient in Fabry disease.2. Gamma-linolenic acid, an essential…
- Isometric exercise Exercise involving muscular contractions without movement of the involved parts of the body. Isometric…
- Microalbuminuria 1. Generally, a subtle increase in the urinary excretion of the protein albumin that cannot be detected by a…