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- Hahnemann, Samuel A sac from which a hair grows and into which the sebaceous (oil) glands open. The follicle is lined by cells…
- Fetal rubella effects The constellation of abnormalities, also called the rubella syndrome, caused by infection with the rubella…
- Scratch test for allergy A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually involves two…
- Aneurysm, arteriosclerotic See: Arteriosclerotic aneurysm
- Attentional Relating to attention. The term is used in psychology and child development as, for example, early television…
- Burn treatment The treatment of burns depends on the depth, area and location of the burn. Burn depth is generally…
- Juvenile polyposis of stomach See: Juvenile polyposis
- Virus, lymphadenopathy-associated Another name for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. Please see: Virus, human…
- MPO Myeloperoxidase
- Trachea A tube-like portion of the breathing or 'respiratory' tract that connects the 'voice box' (larynx) with the…
- Senility 1. Originally, old age. 2. The physical decline associated with old age. 3. The mental decline once…