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Show more- Neurofibromatosis A genetic disorder of the nervous system that primarily affects the development and growth of neural (nerve)…
- Euthanasia The word 'euthanasia' comes straight out of the Greek -- 'eu', goodly or well + 'thanatos', death = the good…
- Hayfever Hay fever is, always has been, and ever shall be two separate words. See: Hay fever
- Nerve block See: Neuron.
- Marx, Gertie F. Distinguished German-born American physician known as the 'mother of obstetric anesthesia.' She almost…
- Bioelectric impedance analysis A seemingly simple method for determining the lean body mass. Abbreviated BIA. There are two methods of the…
- Tuberous sclerosis A genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the skin, brain, kidney, and heart. The skin…
- Giant cell arteritis A serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The vessels…
- Forensic genetics The branch of genetics that deals with the application of genetic knowledge to legal problems and legal…
- Peptide A molecule consisting of 2 or more amino acids. Peptides are smaller than proteins, which are also chains of…
- Computed tomography colography See: Virtual colonoscopy
- Disease, Addison Long-term underfunction of the outer portion of the adrenal gland. In medical terms, chronic insufficiency of…