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Heart-hand syndrome
See: Holt-Oram syndrome
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- Progressive cardiomyopathic lentiginosis See: LEOPARD syndrome
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy Damage to cells in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) from inadequate oxygen…
- Systole, premature See: Extrasystole
- Cochlear implant A small complex electronic device that is surgically placed (implanted) within the inner ear to help persons…
- Tapeworm, armed Taenia solium
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- Peripheral vision Side vision. The ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision. Peripheral vision…
- Abdominal aneurysm An aneurysm situated within the abdomen (belly). An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an…