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- Gland of external secretion See: Exocrine gland
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- Pelvic exam An examination of the organs of the female reproductive system. In a pelvic exam, a speculum (an instrument…
- Immunization Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natural disease-fighting system of the…
- Polymorphic light eruption A variation in the DNA that is too common to be due merely to new mutation. A polymorphism must have a…
- EMG syndrome The exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome. See: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Beverly Hills diet The Beverly Hills diet is a weight loss plan based upon the premise that eating certain fruits leads to…
- Mediterranean Fever Fever: A inherited disorder of unknown cause featuring short recurring bouts of fever together with pain in…
- Sclerencephaly A general term for scarring and shrinkage of the substance of the brain. Sclerencephaly occurs because of…