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Nonocular type Stickler syndrome
Stickler syndrome, type III. See: Stickler syndrome
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- Al-hijamah Arabic term for the practice of cupping. See: Cupping
- Familial Parkinson disease type 8 A familial form of Parkinson disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner due to a gene on chromosome…
- PGA (polyglandular autoimmune syndrome) A genetic autoimmune disease with an extraordinary array of clinical features but characterized most often by…
- Lymphangiogram X-rays of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected to outline the lymphatic vessels and organs.
- Sociophobia Fear of social gatherings, fear of socializing, fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely…
- Hiatus hernia Tal hernia): An anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes up through the diaphragm into…
- Counterpulsation A technique that synchronizes the external pumping of blood with the heart's cycle to assist the circulation…
- Cloning, therapeutic See: Therapeutic cloning
- Electrophysiologic Pertaining to electrophysiology
- Port wine stain A mark on the skin that resembles port wine (porto) in its rich ruby red color. Due to an abnormal…