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Fever, undulant
An infectious disease due to the bacteria Brucella that characteristically causes rising and falling fevers, sweats, malaise, weakness, anorexia, headache, myalgia (muscle pain) and back pain. The disease is called undulant fever because…
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- KUB Kidney, ureter, and bladder
- Hospital gown A short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being examined or treated in a doctor's…
- Radiation 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy waves often used in medicine. 2. The…
- Anterior The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is toward the breast bone (the…
- Tumor marker, CEA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein found in many types of cells but associated with tumors and the…
- Hepatitis A Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is usually transmitted from person to…
- Suprarenal gland See adrenal gland.
- Capsaicin A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically to relieve minor arthritis…
- Reperfusion The restoration of blood flow to an organ or tissue. After a heart attack, an immediate goal is to quickly…
- Amine A chemical compound containing nitrogen. Amines are derived from ammonia. (The name 'amine' was derived from…
- Pork tapeworm infection Known medically as cysticercosis, an infection caused by Taenia solium (the pork tapeworm). Infection occurs…