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Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of public places or open areas, especially those from which escape could be difficult or help not immediately accessible. Persons with agoraphobia frequently also have panic disorder. People…
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- DPT immunization Immunization to protect against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. DPT immunizations are…
- Sclera The tough white outer coat over the eyeball that covers approximately the posterior five-sixths of its…
- Pee An informal term for piss, meant to lessen its vulgarity, but synonymous with it
- Thyroglossal duct cyst Synonymous with a thyroglossal or thyrolingual cyst. See: Thyroglossal cyst
- MRDM Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus. See: Tropical diabetes
- Hemangioma, cavernous A type of hemangioma composed of blood-filled 'lakes' and channels. It is typically raised and red or…
- Mountain sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Gunnar B. Stickler See: Stickler, Gunnar B.
- Rehydration The process of restoring lost water to the body tissues and fluids. Prompt rehydration is imperative whenever…
- Atlantoaxial Pertaining to the first and second cervical vertebrae which meet at a joint called the atlantoaxial joint…
- Diabetes, type 2 One of the two major types of diabetes, the type in which the beta cells of the pancreas produce insulin but…