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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Immunizations: In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: > >Hepatitis B >Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis >Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) >Poliovirus >Measles, mumps, rubella >Varicella…
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Show more- Oxter The armpit. From the Old English oxta or ohsta. The word oxter is used in certain areas of the world…
- Smell disorder See: Olfactory disorder
- Care, critical See: Critical care
- Sz Seizure
- Acid phosphatase Acid phosphatase is an enzyme that works under acid conditions and is made in the liver, spleen, bone marrow…
- Insecticidal Capable of killing insects or controlling their growth
- MVP In medicine, not the most valuable player but mitral valve prolapse
- BRCA2 A gene that normally acts to restrain the growth of cells in the breast and ovary but which, when mutated…
- Disease, guinea worm See: Guinea worm disease
- Pernicious anemia Pernicious anemia: A blood disorder caused by inadequate vitamin B12 in the blood. Patients who have this…
- Pfeiffer syndrome A syndrome of craniosynostosis (premature fusion of the cranial sutures) due to mutation in FGFR (fibroblast…
- Biosafety The application of knowledge, techniques and equipment to prevent personal, laboratory and environmental…