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Mutism, elective
Complete lack of speech (mutism) that is believed to be volitional (willed) on the part of the patient. True elective mutism may be a reaction to a traumatic event, the aftermath of an injury to the mouth or throat, particularly if it is…
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- Elbow, cellulitis of the Inflammation of the skin around the elbow due to infection (cellulitis) commonly occurs as a result of…
- Immunoglobulin G Abbreviated IgG. A major class of immunoglobulins found in the blood, including many of the most common…
- Biopsy, breast See: Breast biopsy
- Upper respiratory infection An infection of the upper part of the respiratory system which is above the lungs. An upper respiratory…
- Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer See: Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer
- Prosthesis, ocular See: Ocular prosthesis
- Transmission distortion Distortion in the transmission of genes or chromosomes to the offspring, resulting in a significant…
- Supportive care Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side effects and to improve the patient's…
- Biliary decompression A procedure done to remove pressure on the biliary tree and permit the normal drainage of bile
- Traveler's diarrhea Traveler's diarrhea: Diarrhea that results from infections acquired while traveling to another country. Among…
- Bone, shin The larger of the two bones in the lower leg (the smaller one being the fibula). The shin bone is…