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Gelineau syndrome
A neurological disorder marked by a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Named for a French neurologist, JBE Gelineau (1859-1906). Also known as narcolepsy. The disorder is often associated with cataplexy (a sudden loss of…
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Show more- Fracture Fracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually the result of trauma, a fracture can be caused by an…
- Cerebral aneurysm A localized widening of a vessel within the brain. See: Berry aneurysm
- Exocrine Pertaining to the secretion of a substance out through a duct. The exocrine glands include the salivary…
- Watermelon A fruit of African origin that is, in reality, a vegetable related to cucumbers and squash. Watermelon is 92%…
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA) A combination of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein. In autoimmune diseases, antibodies can form against…
- Neglect, child Child neglect is the most frequently reported form of child abuse (60% of all cases) and the most lethal…
- Active tuberculosis See: Tuberculosis, active
- Ht Abbreviation for height (and also heart)
- Bone morphogenic protein 2 A protein that induces the formation of bone and cartilage. Bone morphogenic protein 2 (which is symbolized…
- Spongiform encephalopathy and cerebral amyloidosis See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Anatomy The study of form. Gross anatomy involves structures that can be seen with the naked eye. It is as opposed to…
- Rigor A word with two different but related meanings in medicine:1. A chill, usually with shivering, as at the…