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Phantom limb syndrome
The perception of sensations, usually including pain, in an arm or leg after the limb has been amputated. The brain still gets messages from the nerves that originally carried impulses from the missing limb. Phantom limb syndrome is…
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- Cancer, prostate Cancer of the gland that produces some of the components of semen fluid. Prostate cancer is the second…
- TIA See Transient ischemic attack
- EEG Electroencephalogram, e technique for studying the electrical current within the brain. Electrodes are…
- Metagene A pattern of gene expression. Not an actual gene. 'We identified aggregate patterns of gene expression…
- Immunoglobulin M Abbreviated IgM. A major class of immunoglobulins. IgM includes the antibodies that are usually produced…
- Bypass An operation in which a surgeon creates a new tubular pathway for the movement of fluids and/or other…
- Physiatrist Next to child neglect, physical abuse is the second most frequently reported form of child abuse, accounting…
- Replantation 1. Literally, the act of planting again. 2. In surgery, the restoration of any part of the body to its…
- PSP Progressive supranuclear palsy, a neurologic disorder of unknown origin that gradually destroys cells in many…
- Maintenance therapy Treatment designed to help the original primary treatment succeed. Maintenance chemotherapy may be given to…