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- Fungistatic Capable of inhibiting the growth of fungi
- Birth defect Any defect present in a baby at birth, irrespective of whether the defect is caused by a genetic factor or by…
- Psychosis, ICU A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may experience…
- Vaccine, inactivated polio See: Polio vaccine, inactivated
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) This is an extraordinary cancer family syndrome. People with LFS have a tendency to develop a great diversity…
- Erythema infectiosum A sometimes-used Latin name for fifth disease. See Fifth disease
- Blepharoplasty Plastic surgery on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty may be done to correct ptosis (sagging eyelids), remove fatty…
- Polyp colon family history See: Colon cancer family history
- Infant, postmature A baby born 2 weeks (14 days) or more after the usual 9 months (280 days) of gestation. The gestation (length…
- Sexual masochism Sexual masochism is a disorder in which individuals use sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors involving the…
- Booster shot An additional dose of a vaccine needed periodically to 'boost' the immune system. For example, a booster shot…