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Refract
In ophthalmology, to determine the bending of light that takes place within the human eye. Refractive errors include nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. Lenses can be used to control the amount of…
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Show more- Albinism, oculocutaneous An hereditary disorder characterized by deficiency of the pigment melanin in the eyes, skin and hair. The…
- INR Stings from large stinging insects such as bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps can trigger allergic…
- Orthostatic hypotension A temporary lowering of blood pressure (hypotension) due usually to suddenly standing up (orthostatic)…
- Edema, lymphatic See: Lymphedema>
- Elbow The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the arm. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) meets…
- Neck, wry Medically called spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis. The most common of the focal dystonias. In…
- Medial occipitotemporal gyrus See: Lingual gyrus
- Sore 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful. I have sore fingers from typing dictionary terms. She has a sore…
- Gland, Meibomian See: Meibomian gland
- Hydrocephalus, normal pressure See: Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- HRT (hormone replacement therapy) The combination therapy of estrogen plus progestogen, termed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estrogen…
- Kerato- Inflammation of the eye involving both the cornea and the conjunctiva. Keratoconjunctivitis can be due to…