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Cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic
Heart disease. A nonspecific term applicable to any and all diseases of the heart. From cardio- + the Greek pathos, disease.
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- Wax dip A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted…
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- Eczema, allergic contact Also called allergic contact dermatitis, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into…
- Introitus, vaginal The vaginal opening is called the introitus of the vagina. The Latin word 'introitus' comes from 'intro'…
- NIEHS Stands for National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health in…
- Human parainfluenza virus One in a group of four RNA viruses that rank second only to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a common…
- Venous line, central A catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava…
- Dysphoria Anxiety
- Bony syndactyly A condition in which the bones of fingers or toes are joined together. Bony syndactyly is the opposite of…
- Euthanasia, active The active acceleration of a 'good' death by use of drugs etc, whether by oneself or with the aid of a…