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Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency
A rare metabolic disorder, OTC is one of the urea-cycle disorders. The urea cycle is a series of five liver enzymes that help rid the body of ammonia, a toxic breakdown product of protein. When one of these enzymes is missing or deficient…
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- FAE (fetal alcohol effects) A softer diagnosis than fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). The diagnosis of possible FAE is considered when: 1…
- Atlas and axis joint The joint between the atlas and axis bones. The atlas is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is just…
- Cancer, skin Cancer, skin: Cancer of the outer surface of the body. The most common cancer in the U.S. There are many…
- Zygomatic bone The part of the temporal bone of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek. The zygomatic bone is also…
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- ALMS1 A gene on chromosome 2p13. Alstrom syndrome is caused by mutation of ALMS1
- Pneumatism See: Pneuma
- WHS Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome
- Immunotherapy, allergy Stimulation of the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is…
- Thrombocytopenic purpura, acute See thrombocythemia.
- GOLD-0 One of the stages of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), according to the Global Initiative for Chronic…