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American Association of Dermatology
One of a multitude of professional societies in the health arena. The AMA (the American Medical Association) is a better known example in the U.S. Only a small selection of the many health-related organizations is given as a sampler in…
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Show more- BNP B-type natriuretic peptide
- Esophageal cancer with tylosis See: Tylosis with esophageal cancer
- Citrulline antibody Citrulline antibody: An antibody (an immune protein) directed against a circular peptide (a ring of amino…
- Samaritan See Good Samaritan
- Pancreatitis, acute See: Acute pancreatitis
- Male condom The male condom is a sheath placed over the erect penis before penetration, preventing pregnancy by blocking…
- Mental retardation A syndrome with the following characteristic features: (1) Neurological: Mental retardation and aphasia (lack…
- Sphygmomanometer An instrument for measuring blood pressure, particularly in arteries. The two types of sphygmomanometers are…
- Spinocerebellar ataxia Ataxia with malfunction of the cerebellum
- PANDAS An acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Disorders Associated with Strep. PANDAS is the sudden onset of symptoms…
- Cloning, DNA The use of DNA manipulation procedures to produce multiple copies of a single gene or segment of DNA
- Computer addiction A disorder in which the individual turns to the Internet or plays computer games in an attempt to change…