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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Pharmacology The study of drugs, their sources, their nature, and their properties. Pharmacology is the study of the…
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- Genetic infantile agranulocytosis Children born with this condition lack neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting…
- Entomophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of insects. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize that most…
- Dyspnoea Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnoea is a sign of serious disease of the airway…
- Ailurophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of cats which produces an undue anxiety reaction even though sufferers…