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Focal dystonia due to blepharospasm
The involuntary forcible closure of the eyelid due to spasms. The first symptoms may be uncontrollable blinking. Only one eye may be affected initially, but eventually both eyes are usually involved. The spasms may leave the eyelids…
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Show more- Vessel, afferent A vessel that carries blood toward the heart. A vein or venule
- Psoralen Any of a number of drugs and other substances containing chemicals that react with ultraviolet (UV) light to…
- Control (genetic) The control of gene expression. Genetic control may be on the transcriptional or translational level…
- Alpha-galactosidase A deficiency See: Fabry disease
- Onychogryposis Abnormally thick curved fingernails or toenails. From the Greek onyx, nail + gryposis, curvature
- Masochism Pleasure from one's own pain. Masochism is considered a sexual disorder, or paraphilia. Named after the…
- Caliciviridae See: Calicivirus; Norovirus
- NGFB The beta polypeptide chain of nerve growth factor
- Disease, adult celiac This condition results from an immune (allergic) reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related…
- Gesundheit Interjection used to wish 'good health,' especially to someone who has sneezed. In this situation, Gesundheit…
- Serratus posterior superior One of the serratus muscles of the back and thorax. The serratus posterior superior originates from the…
- Karyotyping The preparation, analysis, and interpretation of a karyotype