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Developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH)
The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of…
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- Oligodendrocyte A type of cell in the central nervous system. The oligodendrocytes surround and insulate the long fibers (the…
- Coccygeal vertebrae The coccyx, the small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine near the anus, is made up of 3-5 (average of…
- Dwarf Someone with dwarfism, which is now more correctly called short stature. People with dwarfism (short stature)…
- Heterosexual A person sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex. Or a person who has sexual relations with the…
- Livedo reticularis A mottled purplish discoloration of the skin. Livedo reticularis can be a normal condition that is simply…
- Silver poisoning Silver poisoning, medically termed argyria, causes ashen gray discoloration of the skin (and other tissues of…
- Neck pain Neck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result from disorders of…
- Short bowel syndrome A condition due to loss of half or more of their small intestine removed because of surgical removal or…
- Diabetic air travel A concern for patients with diabetes is flying with medications and supplies. Letters from doctors are not…