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Dwarfism, achondroplastic
A genetic disorder of bone growth, achondroplasia is the most common cause of short stature with disproportionately short limbs -- dwarfism with short arms and legs. There is a typically large head with prominence of the forehead (frontal…
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Show more- Subcu Abbreviation for subcutaneous. Subcutaneous means under the skin. It implies just under the skin. With a…
- Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa: See Anorexia.
- Asbestosis A condition featuring scarring of the lungs caused by inhaled asbestos fibers. Asbestosis is irreversible. It…
- Hydranencephaly A condition in which the cerebral hemispheres of the brain are absent and replaced by sacs filled with…
- Mononeuritis Inflammation of a single nerve. There are many causes of mononeuritis including diabetes mellitus, carpal…
- Microscopic anatomy The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope, as opposed to gross anatomy which involves…
- MALT Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
- Ewing sarcoma Sarcoma: A type of bone tumor that occurs in children and adolescents, most often in the large bones of the…
- Antrum A general term for cavity or chamber which may have specific meaning in reference certain organs or sites in…
- Orthodontics Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental…
- In vitro Literally in glass, as in a test tube. A test that is performed in vitro is one that is done in glass or…
- Cannabis The botanical name for the plant from which marijuana comes. Its full name is Cannibis sativa. Use of…