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E-Smith type: See: Aase-Smith syndrome II
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- Peromyscus maniculatus See: Deer mouse
- Tricyclic antidepressant One of a class of medications used to treat depression. The tricyclic antidepressants are also used for some…
- Anoxia 1. Strictly speaking, the absence of oxygen. 2. The near absence of oxygen. 3. Sometimes used loosely as a…
- Aluminum poisoning See: Aluminum
- Sweat A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small tubular sudoriferous…
- Diastolic Referring to the time when the heart is in a period of relaxation and dilatation (expansion). The noun for…
- Segmental arterial Doppler pressures A test that measures the blood pressures in the legs to make sure there is normal blood flow. The test is…
- Abuse, elder See: Elder abuse
- Gastrointestinal Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large intestines. The commonly used…
- Celiac disease Celiac disease: A disorder resulting from an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related…
- LKS 1. Lower lid (of the eye). 2. Lower limit. The recommended LL for potassium intake is 4.7 grams per day for…