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Microhematuria
Hematuria means blood in the urine and microhematuria refers to hematuria that is visible only under a microscope. There is so little blood that it cannot be seen without magnification. Microhematuria is in contrast to gross hematuria in…
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- CD40 A receptor molecule on the cell surface of all mature B cells (B lymphocytes), most B-cell malignancies, and…
- ACS (American Cancer Society) A 'nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health…
- Trichuris trichiura A nematode (roundworm) also called the human whipworm. The third most common round worm of humans. Occurs…
- Adenomyosis Pronounced a-den-o- mi-o-sis, this is a common benign condition of the uterus in which the endometrium (the…
- Pilonidal cyst A special kind of abscess that occurs in the cleft between the buttocks. Forms frequently in adolescence…
- Rasmussen encephalitis A rare progressive neurological disorder that is characterized by intractable seizures and progressive…
- Uvula The small piece of soft tissue that can be seen dangling down from the soft palate over the back of the…
- Esophagus cancer See: Esophageal cancer
- Abscess, peritonsillar See: Peritonsillar abscess
- Gay gene A gene located on the X chromosome which was alleged to determine male homosexuality. The 'gay gene' was…
- Polydactyly More than the normal number of fingers or toes. From the Greek 'polys' (many) + 'dactylos' (finger) = many…