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Show more- Infectious mono See infectious mononucleosis.
- Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma: A leading childhood form of cancer that arises in the adrenal gland or in tissue in the…
- Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid: A viscous slippery substance that lubricates the joints, maintains the shape of the…
- Inotropic Affecting the force of muscle contraction. An inotropic heart drug is one that affects the force with which…
- Buschke scleredema See: Scleredema
- Gland, thymus See: Thymus
- National Institute of Nursing Research One of the National Institutes of Health, NINR's mission is to 'sponsor research that focuses on the clinical…
- Desmoid tumor A benign soft tissue tumor that occurs most often in young adults and involves the limbs or trunk but can…
- Zhong Wei Chen See: Chen, Zhong Wei
- Aneurysm, thoracic An aneurysm situated within the thorax (chest). See: Aneurysm, aortic. An aneurysm is a localized widening…
- First degree burn See: Burn, first degree
- Pain, belly Pain in the abdomen. See: Abdominal pain