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Fibroid
A benign tumor of the uterus and the single most common indication for hysterectomy. Fibroids can be present and be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of women and cause significant morbidity, including…
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Show more- Appendix perforation Rupture of appendix
- Inhibin One of two hormones (designated inhibin-A and inhibin-B) secreted by the gonads (by Sertoli cells in the male…
- VEGF Vascular endothelial growth factor, a substance made by cells that stimulates the formation of new blood…
- Acne, adult Popular name for rosacea. For more information, see: Rosacea
- PTCA A winglike triangular membrane. Although a pterygium can be anywhere, including behind the knee, it commonly…
- Radiate To spread out from a central area. For example, sciatic pain may radiate outward from the lower back
- Abdomen, acute The abrupt (acute) onset of abdominal pain. A potential medical emergency, an acute abdomen may reflect a…
- H. heilmannii Abbreviation for Helicobacter heilmannii, a bacteria that infects most cats, dogs and pigs and, in them…
- Poly1 isomerase An enzyme also known as Pin1. See: Pin1
- Knee, artificial Total knee replacement, a surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with…
- Swallowing syncope The temporary loss of consciousness upon swallowing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- Resistance, aspirin See: Aspirin resistance