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SJS
Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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- Hypertension High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic…
- Tassinari syndrome Taste belongs to our chemical sensing system, or the chemosenses. The complicated process of tasting begins…
- Dynacin Brand name for minocycline
- Sagittal A crucial large vein that goes over the top of the skull from front to back and then splits to take blood…
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