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Atrophic vaginitis
Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may occur with menopause. Vaginitis means inflammation of the vagina, the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the…
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Show more- Fear of public places This irrational fear is called agoraphobia. It applies to open areas, especially those from which escape…
- Disease, hemolytic, of the newborn Abnormal breakup of red blood cells in the fetus or newborn.
- Atropine psychosis A syndrome characterized by dry mouth, blurred vision, forgetfulness, and difficulty with urination triggered…
- In Abbreviation for inch
- Oculocutaneous albinism See: Albinism, oculocutaneous
- Third cranial nerve
- Barium enema Barium enema: A series of x-rays of the lower intestine (colon) and rectum that are taken after the patient…
- Papilla, fungiform The fungiform papillae are broad flat structures that house taste buds in the central portion of the dorsum…
- Osteochondromatosis A condition characterized by multiple benign tumors of cartilage called osteochondromas projecting from bone…
- Heterozygote A person possessing two different forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent. A heterozygote…
- Triptans (Triptan) Fear of the number 13. Written reference to this fear dates to the late 1800s. The term triskaidekaphobia…
- APC (medication) Aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine (a pill containing all three)