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Roseola infantilis
Roseola infantilis: Roseola infantilis is another name for roseola, also formally called roseola infantum. The following is a brief rundown on roseola: Cause: Roseola is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and, possibly…
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Show more- Globus major The globus major is the head of the epididymis, the structure just behind the testis. The globus minor is the…
- Emerging infectious disease An infectious disease that has newly appeared in a population or that has been known for some time but is…
- Proteasome A protein degradation 'machine' within the cell that can digest a variety of proteins into short polypeptides…
- Receptor, chemokine Receptor, chemokine: A molecule that receives a chemokine and a chemokine dock. A chemokine is a protein that…
- Formication The illusion or hallucination that ants or other insects are creeping on or under the skin. Formication is a…
- Hydrophobia Gross edema (swelling), usually with anemia, of the fetus. It can be due to Rh blood group incompatibility…
- Glans 1) The glans penis, the rounded head of the penis. 2) The rounded head of the clitoris
- La Montagne, John (1945-2004) Medical scientist and administrator who helped develop numerous vaccines and made significant…
- Ankle pain Pain in the ankle, a 'hinged' joint. Ankle pain is commonly due to a sprain or tendinitis. The severity of…
- Position, anatomical See: Anatomical position
- Galactorrhea The spontaneous flow of milk from the nipple at any time other than during nursing. Galactorrhea can be due…
- UMP Uridine monophosphate