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Dysmotility syndrome
A vague, descriptive term used to describe diseases of the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines) in which the muscles do not work normally (hence the term dysmotility). Other terms that are…
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- Son 1. Principally, a male offspring. 2. Also a male adopted child. 3. A term of address for a male. From the Old…
- Lymphocytosis Too many lymphocytes, a finding that may be a marker for infection or disease.
- Narcan Brand name for naloxone
- Fracture, compound A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called an open fracture. NTER> A fracture is…
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever Fever: A viral disease characterized by hemorrhage (bleeding) and fever. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever…
- Skeleton The skeleton is composed of bones and is the framework of the body
- Neuroleptic A term that refers to the effects of antipsychotic drugs on a patient, especially on his or her cognition and…
- Insect sting Stings from large stinging insects such as bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps can trigger allergic…
- Trial, clinical A trial done to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical devices by monitoring their…
- Frame, open reading See: Open reading frame
- Pregnancy danger from fifth disease Caused by a virus known as parvovirus B 19. Symptoms include low-grade fever, fatigue, a 'slapped cheeks…