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Insulinoma
A tumor of the beta cells in areas of the pancreas called the islets of Langerhans. Although not usually cancerous, such tumors may cause the body to make extra insulin and may lead to hypoglycemia, a blood glucose (sugar) level that is…
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- Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome Abbreviated FXTAS (pronounced fax-tass). A progressive neurological disorder that strikes men over age 50 and…
- Evolutionarily conserved gene A gene that has remained essentially unchanged throughout evolution. Conservation of a gene indicates that it…
- Public Health Service, United States (USPHS) The agency responsible for the public health of the American people. The Public Health Service (PHS)…
- Stem cell harvest, peripheral blood A technique for obtaining stem cells from the patient's blood for use in bone marrow transplantation. They…
- Ear drum See: Eardrum
- Coronary artery bypass graft Coronary artery bypass graft: Abbreviated CABG. A form of bypass surgery that can create new routes around…
- Scan, CAT Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…
- Paralytic ileus Paralysis of the intestine. To be termed 'paralytic ileus,' the intestinal paralysis need not be complete…
- Pasteur Institute A non-profit private foundation which contributes to the prevention and treatment of disease, primarily…
- Nail care Care of the fingernails and toenails. Many nail problems are due to poor nail care. Recommendations for…
- Benign intracranial hypertension Increased pressure within the brain in the absence of a tumor. Symptoms may include headache, nausea…