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Kyphosis
Kyphosis: Outward curvature of the spine, causing a humped back. Treatment is by physical therapy and wearing a back brace, and in some cases by surgery. Surgery may include inserting a metal rod in the spine and restructuring some bones…
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- Tardive dyskinesia A procedure that uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor in order to target the tumor…
- Cerebral calcification, nonarteriosclerotic This syndrome described in 1930 by T. Fahr is a genetic (inherited) neurological disorder characterized by…
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVB Morquio syndrome due to deficiency of the enzyme beta-galactosidase. See also Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Syndrome, tetraphocomelia-thrombocytopenia See Syndrome, TAR.
- ADD (attention deficit disorder) Attention deficit disorder: An inability to control behavior due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli…
- Pale globe Also called the globus pallidus, this is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. Globus is a Latin word…
- Raccoon roundworm infection Infection by the raccoon roundworm is also called Baylisascaris. The species commonly found in raccoonsis…
- Triphalangeal Having three phalanges in a digit normally composed of only two
- Monocular diplopia See: Diplopia, monocular
- Food poisoning Food poisoning: A common flu-like illness typically characterized by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, due to…
- Biomarker A biochemical feature or facet that can be used to measure the progress of disease or the effects of treatment