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Hemorrhagic cyst
This type of functional cyst occurs when bleeding occurs within a cyst. Symptoms such as abdominal pain on one side of the body may be present with this type of cyst.
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- Narcan Brand name for naloxone
- Helix, alpha See: Alpha helix
- Hypoplasia of the thymus and parathyroids See: DiGeorge syndrome
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- Smell disorder See: Olfactory disorder
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- Facelift Although infrequent, the risks and complications of facelift surgery include: bleeding, hematoma, bruising…
- Counselor, genetic A health professional with a specialized graduate degree and experience in the areas of medical genetics and…
- Contraction, uterine The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles. During labor, contractions accomplish two things: (1)…
- Poisoning, cyanide See: Cyanide