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Migraine, menstrual
See: Menstrual migraine
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- Anterograde memory Loss of short-term memory with retention of memories from the distant past (long-term memory)
- Plantar warts Warts: Warts that grow on the soles of the feet. Plantar warts are different from most other warts. They tend…
- Acute HIV infection The body's initial reaction to infection by the HIV virus. Acute HIV infection is a flu-like syndrome that…
- Polycystic kidney disease Polycystic kidney disease: One of the genetic disorders characterized by the development of innumerable cysts…
- Fatty acid, trans An unhealthy substance, also known as trans fat, made through the chemical process of hydrogenation of oils…
- Supernumerary placenta A succenturiate or accessory placenta
- Parotids Salivary glands situated in front of the ears.
- Audiology The study of hearing.
- Cell, beta (pancreatic) A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Cisplatin An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called platinum compounds. Cisplatin is used in the…