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Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Abbreviated HPS. A genetic disorder characterized by albinism (with lack of pigment in the skin or eye), bruising and prolonged bleeding (due to defective blood platelets), and fibrosis of the lungs. There is occasionally also inflammatory…
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- Swallowing tube Descriptive term for the esophagus. See: Esophagus.
- Accoucheuse French for a woman who is an obstetrician (a physician skilled in the art and science of managing pregnancy…
- Arthroscope A thin flexible fiberoptic scope which is introduced into a joint space through a small incision in order to…
- Muscle cramp An involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. When we use the muscles such as those of…
- Fracture, hangman's See: Hangman's fracture
- Riot control agent poisoning Poisoning by an irritant agent that belongs to a class of agents collectively known as riot control agents or…
- Sixth disease A viral disease of infants and young children with sudden onset of high fever which lasts several days and…
- Benign recurrent aseptic meningitis Recurring meningitis without identifiable cause that leaves no residual damage to the nervous system. Benign…
- Leptospirosis Leptospirosis: An infectious disease caused by a particular type of bacteria called a spirochete transmitted…