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Disease nomenclature
A system of classifying and naming diseases. The contemporary categories and codes for diseases are outlined in the World Health Organization's 'International Classification of Diseases.' Within some medical fields, there are standard…
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Show more- Pelvis, female See: Female pelvis
- Breast absence Breast absence: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They…
- Congenital Present at birth. A condition that is congenital is one that is present at birth. There are numerous uses of…
- Paraplegia Paralysis of the lower part of the body including the legs. As in flaccid or spastic paraplegia. The suffix…
- Gland, bulbourethral See: Bulbourethral gland
- Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody See: Citrulline antibody
- Thyroiditis, autoimmune See: Hashimoto thyroiditis
- Angiomyxoma, aggressive A slow-growing tumor of stromal cells which occurs primarily in the genital and pelvic regions. This tumor is…
- Canker sore Canker sore: A small ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth that is often painful and very sensitive. Also…
- Levite A member of an ancient caste of hereditary Jewish priests. Membership in the Levites is determined by…
- Cigar A small roll of tobacco leaf for smoking. The word 'cigar,' from the Spanish 'cigarro,' first appeared in…
- Chromosome band One of the transverse bands produced on chromosomes by differential staining techniques. Depending on the…