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- Orgasm The climax of coitus, consisting of a series of involuntary muscle contractions in the anus, lower pelvic…
- Rectal incontinence Inability to hold feces in the rectum due to failure of voluntary control over the anal sphincters with…
- Induced abortion An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As…
- Syndrome, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker This condition is a primary problem of platelets in which the platelets lack the ability to stick adequately…
- Dystocia, placental See: Placental dystocia
- Th1 A distinct type of T-helper cell. See: T-helper cell
- Fear of drinking alcohol An abnormal and persistent fear of drinking alcohol. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety about…
- Malignant 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant hypertension. 2. In regard to a…
- Adhesive capsulitis Constant severe limitation of the range of motion of the shoulder due to scarring around the shoulder joint…