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Fever, epidemic hemorrhagic
A number of diseases characterized by an abrupt onset of high fever and chills, headache, cold and cough, and pain in the muscles, joints and abdomen with nausea and vomiting followed by bleeding into the kidney and elsewhere. Known also…
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Show more- Jenner's method The production of immunity to a disease by inoculation of an attenuated form of the virus causing the…
- H. erectus See: Homo erectus
- Certified midwife A midwife who has been certified by her state or national agency for credentialing midwives
- Tactile device A mechanical instrument that makes use of touch to help individuals who have certain disabilities, such as…
- Hypochondriacal neurosis See: Hypochondriasis
- Red ear syndrome An unusual type of head pain in which the ear becomes red and burning. Attacks may be brought on by triggers…
- Biotherapy Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune (defense) system to fight infection and disease…
- Muscular dystrophy, Ullrich congenital A disorder evident at birth characterized by muscle weakness, contractures of multiple joints, and…
- Zinc sulfate A form of zinc that can be administered in eye drops. It is used in some types of eye tests
- Ab ovo Latin expression for 'from the beginning.' Ab ovo literally means 'from the egg.
- Complementary DNA 1. Anemia at birth. 2. Synonym for Rh incompatibility.
- Hormone, thyrotropin A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…