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Arrhythmias, atrial
Abnormal heart rhythm due to electrical disturbances in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) or the AV node 'relay station', leading to fast heart beats. Examples of atrial arrhythmias includes atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter…
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- Examination, digital rectal (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Sherlock, Sheila British physician (1918-2001) who pioneered the study of the liver (hepatology). She made liver biopsy a…
- Parietal bone The main side bone of the skull. Although the parietal bone is curved, it is considered a flat bone, as…
- Ulnar Referring to the larger of the two long bones in the forearm. (The smaller one is the radius). The ulna is on…
- Fever, dengue hemorrhagic (DHF) A syndrome due to the dengue virus that tends to affect children under 10, causing abdominal pain, hemorrhage…
- Gun stock deformity See: Cubitus varus
- Iron deficiency anemia Anemia: The most common known form of nutritional disorder in the world, iron deficiency results in anemia…
- Autoimmune Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and…
- Therapy The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment, as for example: > >Antiretroviral therapy…
- Infant mineral requirements Minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, copper and zinc) and trace elements (manganese…
- Titer The degree of dilution of a substance such as an antibody, reflecting the strength of the solution. The…