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Focal seizure
See: Partial seizure
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Show more- Colitis, universal Ulcerative colitis that involves the entire colon (the large intestine). Ulcerative colitis itself is a…
- Seizure, myoclonic See: Myoclonic seizure
- Disease nomenclature A system of classifying and naming diseases. The contemporary categories and codes for diseases are outlined…
- Neuraminidase inhibitor A drug that inhibits the enzyme called neuraminidase. For example, oseltamivir (Tamiflu), an antiinfluenza…
- Disease, hydroxyapatite crystal The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as hydroxyapatite crystal disease…
- Morton syndrome See: Morton's syndrome
- Stone, tonsil A tiny stone (calculus) in the tonsils. These stones, called tonsilloliths, are found within little pockets…
- Pericardial sac A conical sac of fibrous tissue which surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels. Also…
- Sperm function The capability of sperm to function -- to penetrate and fertilize the egg
- MVP In medicine, not the most valuable player but mitral valve prolapse
- Gonarthritis Inflammation of the knee joint
- Diverticulum, hypopharyngeal See: Zenker diverticulum