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Dacry-
Combining form used before a vowel to denote a relationship to tears. See: Dacryo-
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- Episclera A thin membrane that covers the sclera (the white of the eye). 'Epi-' is a prefix from the Greek that means…
- Massage therapist A person who practices therapeutic massage. In many US states, massage therapists can be licensed after…
- Pediatric urinary tract infection See: Urinary tract infection in children
- Foot pain Foot pain: Foot pain is the sensation of discomfort in the foot arising from disorders or injury to any of…
- LAM Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- Brachial vein A vein that accompanies the brachial artery between the shoulder and the elbow. The route of the brachial…
- Dactylitis Inflammation of a digit (either a finger or a toe). Dactyl comes from the Greek 'daktylos' meaning 'finger.'…
- Artery, vertebral A key artery located in the back of the neck that carries blood from the heart to the brain
- NF See: Neurofibromatosis type 1.
- Cutaneous Relating to the skin. As, for example, in cutaneous allodynia, a cutaneous papilloma, and cutaneous…
- Carcinoid syndrome A tumor which secretes large amounts of the hormone serotonin. Carcinoid tumor is also called an…