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Myotonic myopathy, proximal
See: Myotonic dystrophy type 2
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- Chickenpox rash Chickenpox rash: Chickenpox is characterized by a rash, often the first sign of the disease. The rash of…
- APT1 See: FAS gene
- Papule A small solid rounded bump rising from the skin that is usually less than 1 centimeter in diameter (less than…
- BMJ The British Medical Journal. The BMJ states that it 'aims to help doctors everywhere practice better medicine…
- Accessibility of services The ability to get medical care and services when needed
- MALT Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
- Brittle bone disease Osteogenesis imperfecta, not one but a group of genetic diseases, all of which affect collagen, a key…
- Oral candidiasis Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida albicans; also known as thrush. Yeast…
- Introitus, facial canal In anatomy, an introitus is an entrance, one that goes into a canal or hollow organ. The introitus of the…