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Estrogen-associated blood clots
>esterified estrogens >esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone >estradiol >estrogens (conjugated) and medroxyprogesterone >estrogens conjugated The brand names of the estrogen therapy preparations carrying this risk include:CLIMARA…
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- Histidine An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. An essential amino acid, histidine is present in…
- Bone marrow biopsy The removal of a sample of bone marrow and a small amount of bone (usually from the hip) through a large…
- Bladder catheter, indwelling A flexible plastic tube (a catheter) inserted into the bladder that remains ('dwells') there to provide…
- Thrombocyte A platelet. Crucial to normal blood clotting. Although platelets are sometimes classed as blood cells, they…
- Ectodermosis erosiva pluriorificialis See: Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Melasma Pigmentation of the face, most commonly on the malar area (the upper cheek), bridge of nose, forehead, and…
- Protein A large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order determined by the base…
- Bather's eruption An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Am Symbol for americium
- Bulimia susceptibility gene A gene that determines the susceptibility to developing bulimia, one disorder in the spectrum of eating…
- Toenail, ingrown A common disorder, particularly on the big (great) toe. The corner of the nail curves down into the skin…