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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
An autoimmune disease characterized by weakness and fatigue of the proximal muscles (those near the trunk), particularly the muscles of the pelvic girdle (the pelvis and hips) and the thighs, with relative sparing of eye and respiratory…
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Show more- Germ 1. A cell or group of cells (called a primordium) capable of developing into an organ, a part or an organism…
- Benign melanoma See: Melanoma, benign
- Keratolytic Pertaining to keratolysis, the softening and shedding of the horny outer layer of the skin. A keratolytic…
- Resistance, pulmonary The opposition of the respiratory tree to air flow
- Osteitis fibrosa cystica A condition associated with hyperparathyroidism in which bone tissue is gradually replaced by cysts and fibers
- Back pain Pain felt in the low or upper back. There are many causes of back pain. Pain in the low back can relate to…
- Euphenics Literally meaning 'normal appearing,' euphenics aims to improve the outcome of a genetic disease by altering…
- Arthritis mutilans Arthritis mutilans: An extremely severe form of chronic rheumatoid arthritis characterized by resorption of…
- Gland, thymus See: Thymus
- Posterior chamber The space in the eye behind the iris and in front of the lens. (The iris is the colored ring of tissue that…
- Drugs during pregnancy, dangerous A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the…
- Denervation Loss of nerve supply. There are many causes of denervation. Denervation may be due to a disease as, for…