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Trypanosomiasis, American
See: Chagas disease.
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- Gland, lacrimal See: Lacrimal gland
- Sterilization, surgical Surgical sterilization is a contraceptive option for people who do not want children in the future. It is…
- ECochG Electrocochleography
- Journal of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Institute: A medical journal sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), one of the National…
- Disease, exaggerated startle A genetic disorder also known as hyperexplexia in which babies have an exaggerated startle reflex (reaction)…
- Deficiency, vitamin K A lack of vitamin K resulting in an increase in the clotting time of the blood, impaired clotting and a…
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences MS): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., NIGMS's mission is to 'support basic biomedical…
- Esophageal acid infusion test See: Bernstein test
- Foot fungus Athlete's foot causes foot itching, burning, pain, and scaling. It is caused by a fungus and is treated with…
- Lithobid See: Lithium