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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Antipsoriatic
Directed against psoriasis. Sunlight is antipsoriatic, as are a number of drugs
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- Unicornuate Having one horn or being horn-shaped. The uterus is normally unicornuate
- Voiding cystourethrogram A test done to examine the bladder and urethra while the bladder fills and empties. A radiopaque liquid (that…
- Arthrogryposis Joint contractures that develop before birth (prenatally) and are evident at birth (congenitally). A newborn…
- Ca Abbreviation for circa, meaning about or approximately, as in ca. 1 mg
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia, juvenile See: Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
- Overload, iron Iron overload can damage the heart, liver, gonads and other organs. Iron overload is a particular risk for: >…
- Rectal exam, digital (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Gland, endocrine See: Endocrine gland
- Syndrome, Behcet's See: Behcet's syndrome
- Artificial pancreas A machine that constantly measures the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood and, in response to an elevated…