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Olivae
The olives, twin structures in the brain
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- Primary amyloidosis Amyloidosis: A disorder of plasma cells (special white blood cells that produce antibodies), this is one of a…
- Atrophy Wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is wasting of muscle, decrease in muscle mass. A nerve can also…
- Diabetic air travel A concern for patients with diabetes is flying with medications and supplies. Letters from doctors are not…
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