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Show more- Centric-fusion translocation A type of chromosome rearrangement, also called a Robertsonian translocation, in which there is fusion of an…
- Vasculitis, allergic Vasculitis, allergic: A disease (also more commonly called the Churg-Straus syndrome) characterized by…
- FDA recalls Recalls: The recall of a defective or possibly harmful product by the US Food & Drug Administration (the…
- Hip pointer Sportstalk for an iliac crest contusion (a bruise of the upper edge of the ilium, one of the hip bones).
- GAD Generalized anxiety disorder
- Candidiasis Overgrowth of the C. albicans yeast in the gastrointestinal tract, or infection of other body areas with this…
- Spongiform encephalopathy and cerebral amyloidosis See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Edema, lymphatic See: Lymphedema>
- Myxedema, infantile Hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of the thyroid gland) that starts after birth and is manifest by features…
- Retic Short for reticulocyte
- Laxative Something that loosens the bowels. Used to combat constipation (and sometimes overused, producing diarrhea)…
- Hip replacement, total Hip replacement, total: Surgery in which the diseased ball and socket of the hip joint are completely removed…