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Autoinnoculation
Inoculation of a microorganism obtained by contact with a lesion on one's own body, producing a secondary infection. This can happen, for example, with a fresh smallpox vaccination if the person who has been vaccinated touches it and…
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Show more- Tumor, malignant giant cell A type of bone tumor characterized by massive destruction of bone near the end (epiphysis) of a long bone…
- Oligodactyly Fewer than the normal number of fingers or toes. Oligo- is from the Greek 'oligos' (few or scanty) + -dactyly…
- Hypogonadism A condition in which decreased production of gonadal hormones leads to below-normal function of the gonads…
- Asthenia Weakness. Lack of energy and strength. Loss of strength. The word asthenia is not much used in medicine…
- Ribosome An RNA molecule that can catalyze its own chemical reactions.
- Cyclospora infection Infection with Cyclospora cayetanensis, a single-celled parasite. The first known human cases of illness…
- Glaucoma, normal pressure See: Glaucoma, normal tension
- Sapovirus A virus, formerly called 'Sapporo-like virus' (SLV) and sometimes referred to as classic or typical…
- Pyridoxine One of the vitamin B6 group (which also includes pyridoxal and pyridoxamine) that is transformed in the body…
- Chocolate A food or flavoring made from the seeds of the cacao or chocolate tree. Chocolate is rich in flavinoids…
- Ultrasound, Doppler See: Doppler ultrasound
- Agenesis, sacral Failure of formation of all or part of the sacrum (the lowest section of the spine). Currarino syndrome is a…