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Flexural psoriasis
A form of psoriasis found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds) such as those around the genitals and buttocks. This form of psoriasis appears as smooth, dry areas of skin that are red and…
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- Child abuse, sexual Child abuse, sexual: Child abuse comprises four basic types of mistreatment: child neglect, physical abuse of…
- Zinc excess Too much zinc can cause gastrointestinal irritation (upset stomach), interfere with copper absorption and…
- Juxta- The prefix "juxta-" comes from the Latin preposition meaning near, nearby, close. Juxtaarticular is composed…
- Combined oral contraceptive Commonly called 'the pill,' combined oral contraceptives are the most commonly used form of reversible birth…
- Fetoprotein, alpha- (AFP) AFP is a plasma protein that is normally produced by the fetus. It serves as the basis for some valuable…
- HSP Henoch-Schonlein purpura. See: Schonlein-Henoch purpura
- Acute promyelocytic leukemia Acute promyelocytic leukemia: Commonly called APL, a malignancy of the bone marrow in which there is a…
- Vagina The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is usually six to seven inches in…
- Jugular vein The jugular veins are in the neck and drain blood from the head, brain, face and neck and convey it toward…
- Startle reflex A reflex seen in normal infants in response to a loud noise. The infant with make a sudden body movement…
- Aneurysm, miliary An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an…