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Canker sore
Canker sore: A small ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth that is often painful and very sensitive. Also known as an aphthous ulcer. Canker sores are one of the most common problems that occur in the mouth. About 20% of the population…
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- Syndrome, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker This condition is a primary problem of platelets in which the platelets lack the ability to stick adequately…
- Xerophagia A dry diet. Literally, dry eating. From the Greek 'xeros' meaning 'dry' + 'phago' meaning 'to eat.
- Small saphenous vein The smaller of the two saphenous veins, the principal veins that run up the leg superficially (near the…
- Lecithinase See: Phospholipase
- Neck pain Neck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result from disorders of…
- Danders See: Dander
- Amebiasis Infection of the intestines with amebae, especially with the ameba Entamoeba histolytica, characterized by…
- ZIFT Stands for zygote intrafallopian transfer, a method used to treat infertility in which an egg fertilized in…
- Tobacco smoke, environmental Abbreviated ETS. See: ETS.
- Health for All A global health movement undertaken by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the late 20th century. In 1977…
- Vomiting in pregnancy, excess Medically known as hyperemesis gravidarum, this is excessive vomiting in early pregnancy. By definition…