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In-law
A relative by marriage. An in-law is not a biologic relative. This distinction is of importance in a medical family history
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- Varix An enlarged and convoluted vein, artery or lymphatic vessel.
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- Aneuploidy One or a few chromosomes above or below the normal chromosome number. For example, three number 21…
- Borborygmi Rumbling sounds caused by gas moving through the intestines (stomach 'growling'). Pronounced BOR-boh-RIG-mee…
- Power outage and the heat When power goes out, water purification systems may not be functioning fully. Use bottled water for eating or…