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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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TORCH screen
Screening test for a group of infections known by the acronym TORCH which stands for Toxoplasma gondii; other viruses (HIV, measles, and more); rubella (German measles);cytomegalovirus; and herpes simplex. All of these infections are…
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- Gonad, male The male gonad, the testicle (or testis), located behind the penis in a pouch of skin (the scrotum). The…
- Anemia, Biermer's Anemia, Biermer's: A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not…
- Headache Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or…
- Hyperuricemia Abnormally elevated blood level of uric acid. Uric acid is a breakdown product of purines that are part of…
- Buschke scleredema See: Scleredema
- Uvula The small piece of soft tissue that can be seen dangling down from the soft palate over the back of the…
- Syndrome, Cushing The constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone. Cushing syndrome is an…
- Ampulla of Vater An enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine…
- AAMC (Ass Am Medical Colleges) The American Association of Medical Colleges, a nonprofit association of the 125 accredited U.S. medical…
- Orbital Relating to the orbit, in anatomy the bony cavity that contains the eyeball
- ANC The absolute neutrophil count, the number of white blood cells (WBCs) that are neutrophils. The ANC is not…