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Orthotic
A support, brace, or splint used to support, align, prevent, or correct the function of movable parts of the body. Shoe inserts are orthotics that are intended to correct an abnormal, or irregular walking pattern, by altering slightly the…
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Show more- Kerato- Inflammation of the eye involving both the cornea and the conjunctiva. Keratoconjunctivitis can be due to…
- Osteochondromatosis A condition characterized by multiple benign tumors of cartilage called osteochondromas projecting from bone…
- Accelerated phase of leukemia Refers to chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) that is progressing. The number of immature, abnormal white…
- Cm (centimeter) A unit of measure in the metric system which is 1/100'th of a meter. There are 2.54 centimeters (cms) in one…
- Langer-Saldino type achondrogenesis See: Achondrogenesis type II
- Papilledema Swelling of the head of the optic nerve, a sign of increased intracranial pressure. The optic nerve head…
- Facio-auriculo-vertebral spectrum See: Goldenhar syndrome
- Fluorescent in situ hybridization An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering…
- Biological safety level 1 Level 1 biosafety
- Hormone, thyroid Chemical substance made by the thyroid gland which is located in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland…
- Chromosome complement The whole set of chromosomes for the species. In humans, the chromosome complement (which is also called the…
- Disease, Crohn A chronic inflammatory disease primarily involving the small and large intestine but which can affect other…