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Show more- Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, due to deficiency of the enzyme N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase. See also…
- Mourning The process by which people adapt to a loss as, for example, the death of someone near and dear. Mourning is…
- Surgical menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by surgery. Surgical menopause is a type of induced menopause: menopause due to…
- Bougie A thin cylinder of rubber, plastic, metal or another material that a physician inserts into or though a body…
- Rib >True ribs: The first seven ribs attach to the sternum (the breast bone) in the front and are known as true…
- Representational oligonucleotide microarray The production of offspring. Reproduction need not be sexual. Yeast can reproduce by budding.
- Trichomonas vaginalis A protozoan parasite that causes vaginitis. See: Trichomonas
- Syncope, micturition The temporary loss of consciousness upon urinating. (Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- Matricectomy The process of surgically, chemically, or electrically destroying all or part of the base nail portion called…
- Aromasin Brand name of exemestane, an oral antiestrogen. Aromasin inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal glands…
- Resistance, antibiotic The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to withstand an antibiotic to which they were once sensitive…
- Menopause, radiation Menopause, radiation: Menopause induced by radiation. Radiation menopause is a type of 'induced menopause'…