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Anisocoria
Both pupils are usually of equal size. If they are not, that is termed anisocoria (from 'a-', not + 'iso', equal + 'kore', pupil = not equal pupils). The pupil may appear to open (dilate) and close (constrict) but it is really the iris…
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- Bone, heel A somewhat rectangular bone at the back of the foot. The words 'calcaneus' and 'calcium' are related…
- Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome Failure from birth of central nervous system control over breathing while asleep. There are usually no…
- Xanthoma, diabetic See: Eruptive xanthoma
- Chamber, anterior The space in the eye that is behind the cornea and in front of the iris. The cornea is the outer…
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- Reflux, esophageal A condition wherein stomach contents regurgitate or back up (reflux) into the esophagus (a long cylindrical…
- Adducted thumbs with mental retardation A syndrome with the following characteristic features: > >neurologically: mental retardation and aphasia…
- Scan As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of the body by gathering…
- Click-murmur syndrome Mitral valve prolapse (also known as 'Barlow's syndrome'), the most common heart valve abnormality, affecting…