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Dry eye
A deficiency of tears. The main symptom is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye. Other symptoms may include stinging or burning of the eye; episodes of excess tearing that follow periods of very dry sensation…
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- Heritable connective tissue disease A disorder due to mutation of a gene responsible for connective tissue, the material that gives tissues form…
- Compression fracture A fracture caused by compression, the act of pressing together. Compression fractures of the vertebrae are…
- Condom Although the word 'condom' usually refers to the male condom, there is also a female condom. Both male and…
- Loiasis The disease caused by the eye worm known as loa loa, a parasite that lives in humans and other primates…
- Olefaction Common misspelling of olfaction
- Liquid nitrogen Nitrogen in a liquid state. Liquid nitrogen is supercool -- about 200 degrees Celsius (320 degrees…
- Facial nerve The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve. It is a mixed nerve that has fibers both going out and coming…
- Hallucinosis, musical See: Musical hallucination
- Hernia repair Also called a herniorrhaphy, a surgical repair of a hernia. Hernia repair may be done under local or general…
- Pus A thick whitish-yellow fluid which results from the accumulation of white blood cells (WBCs), liquified…
- Certified nurse-midwife A person with an AS, BS, or Master's degree in nursing who has also completed specialized training in…