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Osteitis fibrosa cystica
A condition associated with hyperparathyroidism in which bone tissue is gradually replaced by cysts and fibers
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- Athelia Absence of the nipple. Athelia is a rare condition but it is common in certain conditions. Athelia tends to…
- Intermediate-grade lymphoma A lymphoma that is more aggressive (grows and spreads faster) than a low-grade lymphoma, but responds better…
- Human parainfluenza virus One in a group of four RNA viruses that rank second only to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a common…
- Rubeola (measles) Rubeola is the ordinary measles, an acute highly contagious viral disease with fever, runny nose, cough, red…
- Range In medicine and statistics, the difference between the lowest and highest numerical values. For example, if…
- Sterilization, female surgical Female surgical sterilization blocks (or removes part or all of) the fallopian tubes so the egg cannot travel…
- Acustimulation Mild electrical stimulation of acupuncture points done to control symptoms such as nausea and vomiting
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- Major gene A gene that is necessary and sufficient by itself to cause a condition. For example, the APC gene is a major…