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Xanthelasma
Tiny (1-2 mm) yellowish plaques that are slightly raised on the skin surface of the upper or lower eyelids. Xanthelasma is caused by tiny deposits of fat in the skin and is often associated with abnormal blood fat levels (hyperlipidemia)…
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- Fontanel (fontanelle) The word fontanel comes from the French fontaine for fountain. The medical term fontanel is a 'soft spot' of…
- Wart, genital A wart that is confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals. These warts are due to viruses belonging…
- Decompression 1. In general, the removal of pressure.2. In surgery, a procedure to remove pressure on a structure, as in…
- Basic Local Alignment Search Tool Abbreviated BLAST. A computer program that identifies homologous genes in different organisms (such as worms…
- Superior A large vein that receives blood from the head, neck, upper extremities, and thorax and delivers it to the…
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve A nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. Abbreviated LFCN. See also: Meralgia…
- Insecticide A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned…
- Pneumonia, giant cell Pneumonia, giant cell: Also known as Hecht's pneumonia, this is a deadly but fortunately rare complication of…
- Grief therapy >Develop the ability to experience, express, and adjust to painful grief-related changes. >Find effective…
- Psychology The study of the mind and mental processes, especially in relation to behavior. There are a number of fields…
- Gastroenterologist A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract…