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Carcinoma of the breast, infiltrating ductal
Breast, infiltrating ductal: Infiltrating ductal carcinoma is one of several recognized specific patterns of cancer of the breast. It is so named because it begins in the cells forming the ducts of the breast. It is the most common form of…
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- Brain stem The stemlike part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord. Or conversely, the extension of the…
- Methyl-CpG-binding protein-2 (MECP2) An enzyme which, when mutated, results in RTT (Rett syndrome), a genetic disease that is a uniform and…
- Benign lymphoreticulosis Cat scratch disease, a mild flu-like infection, with swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) and mild fever of…
- Ordre des Medecins The Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins. The French equivalent of the American Medical Association (the…
- Mediterranean Fever Fever: A inherited disorder of unknown cause featuring short recurring bouts of fever together with pain in…
- Nerve, pinched See: Nerve compression
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- Rectal (adjective) Having to do with the rectum, the last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine that serves to store solid waste…
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