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Golfer's cramp
A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs when playing golf. Similar focal dystonias have also been called typist's cramp, pianist's cramp, musician's cramp, and writer's cramp. Golfer's…
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- Myxedema, infantile Hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of the thyroid gland) that starts after birth and is manifest by features…
- Syndrome, hand-foot-and-mouth A clinical pattern consisting of a rash on the hands and feet and in the mouth due to a viral infection. The…
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