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Postphlebitic syndrome
See: Post-thrombotic syndrome
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- Lingelsheimia A group of bacteria named after W. von Lingelsheim. Now known as Acinetobacter. See: Acinetobacter
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- Eyelids, congenital ptosis of the Drooping of the upper eyelids at birth. The lids may droop only slightly or they may cover the pupils and…
- Drug activity A measure of the physiological response a drug produces. A less active drug produces less response (and visa…
- Infarction The formation of an infarct, an area of tissue death due to a local lack of oxygen. For example, in a…
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