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Skin graft, allogeneic
A skin graft transplanted between people who are not genetically identical. Also called an allograft. An allogeneic skin graft can also be between two mice, between two rabbits, or between any individuals belonging to any single species…
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- Rhinitis, allergic, perennial Allergic rhinitis (hayfever) that occurs throughout the year
- Guarding, abdominal Involuntary tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain…
- Deglutition The act of swallowing, particularly the swallowing of food. The muscles of deglutition are the muscles…
- Proxy, health care A health care proxy is one form of advance medical directive. Advance medical directives pertain to treatment…
- Trisomy 13 syndrome Condition with three rather than the normal two chromosomes #13. Children born with this syndrome have…
- Pregnancy danger from fifth disease Caused by a virus known as parvovirus B 19. Symptoms include low-grade fever, fatigue, a 'slapped cheeks…
- Focal dystonia due to blepharospasm The involuntary forcible closure of the eyelid due to spasms. The first symptoms may be uncontrollable…
- Teratogen, warfarin as Warfarin as: The anticoagulant warfarin (COUMADIN) is a known teratogen, an agent that can disturb the…
- Irradiation, food See: Food irradiation
- Polio Abbreviation for poliomyelitis, an acute and sometimes devastating disease caused by a virus. Man is the only…
- C-reactive protein A plasma protein that rises in the blood with the inflammation from certain conditions. C-reactive protein…