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Cranial
A genetic (inherited) disorder of bone development characterized by: 1. Typical cranial and facial abnormalities with square skull, late closure of the sutures of the skull, late closure of the fontanels (the soft spots), low nasal bridge…
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Show more- Paterfamilias The male head of the family; the father figure. Paterfamilias is the Latin for father of the household. It is…
- Aortic arch syndrome 1. Any disorder that causes occlusion of the arteries that arise from the aortic arch. 2. Synonym for…
- Ligaments, knee Ligaments are strong, elastic bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. They provide strength and stability…
- Mainstream medicine Medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. or D.O. degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as…
- Chemotherapy, topical Chemotherapy, topical: Treatment with an anticancer drug in a lotion, ointment or cream that is applied to…
- Research, clinical A study of a treatment, procedure, or medication done in a medical setting. See also clinical research trials.
- Bladder cancer risks Smoking is a major risk factor. Cigarette smokers develop bladder cancer 2-3 times more often than do…
- Glioma A brain tumor that begin in a glial, or supportive, cell, in the brain or spinal cord. Malignant gliomas are…
- Alcohol, pregnancy The consumption of alcohol during pregnancy carries the danger of damaging the fetus.
- Pentapeptide A peptide consisting of five amino acids
- Contraction The tightening and shortening of a muscle
- Human papilloma virus See: Human papillomavirus