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Multiple symmetric lipomatosis
A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper trunk, arms and legs. The condition is thought to be genetic although its exact mode of inheritance is uncertain. It may be a…
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- Perforation, nasal septum A hole in the nasal septum, the wall inside the nose that runs down the middle dividing it into two sides…
- Fetoscope (1) A flexible fiberoptic device used to view or operate upon a fetus within the womb (to do fetal…
- Syndrome, Kimmelstiel-Wilson Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease). Kimmelstiel-Wilson syndrome is a kidney condition associated with…
- Hypomanic Affected by hypomania, a condition similar to mania but less severe. Hypomanic episodes may resemble manic…
- Adrenal cortex The outer portion of the adrenal gland located on top of each kidney. The adrenal cortex produces steroid…
- John H. Gibbon, Jr. See: Gibbon, John H., Jr.
- Corneal dystrophy, lattice See: Lattice dystrophy
- Milwaukee brace One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can…
- Letrozole Letrozole: An oral antiestrogen. Letrozole inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal glands that produces…
- Obstetrical forceps An instrument with two blades and a handle designed to aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. Forceps may be…
- Colostomy, transverse A colostomy in which the exterior opening (stoma) is located on the upper abdomen