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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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DX
Medical abbreviation for diagnosis. See: dx
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- Treadmill A machine with a moving strip on which one walks without moving forward. A treadmill was originally a wide…
- AST 1. Aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme normally present in liver and heart cells. AST is released into…
- Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur (1859-1930) British physician, better known as the writer who created Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson…
- American Cancer Society (ACS) A 'nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health…
- Hepatic ductular hypoplasia, syndromatic Also called Alagille syndrome or arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by…
- Antigenic drift A mechanism for variation by viruses that involves the accumulation of mutations within the antibody-binding…
- Toxo (toxoplasmosis) Toxo (toxoplasmosis): An infection caused by a single-celled parasite named Toxoplasma gondii that may invade…
- Plantar fasciitis Inflammation of the plantar fascia (fasciitis), the 'bowstring-like' tissue in the sole of the foot…
- Depression, major Depression, major: A disease that interferes with the ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable…
- Calcaneus The calcaneus is the heel bone. It is also called the os calcis. The calcaneus is a more or less rectangular…