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Tuberculotic
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- Van der Woude syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by pits of the lower lip and by cleft lip and/or cleft palate. It is the…
- Syndrome, Alexander See: Alexander disease
- Elective mutism Complete lack of speech (mutism) that is believed to be volitional (willed) on the part of the patient. True…
- Stenosis, carotid See: Carotid stenosis
- Ankle-foot orthosis A brace (usually plastic) worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the…
- Allergy scratch test Allergy scratch test: Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is the…
- Subcutaneous Under the skin. 'Subcutaneous' implies just under the skin. With a subcutaneous injection, a needle is…
- Chickenpox rash Chickenpox rash: Chickenpox is characterized by a rash, often the first sign of the disease. The rash of…
- Jugular The principal vein in the front of either side of the neck. The word comes from the Latin jugulum meaning…
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- Palpate To touch or feel. For example, the edge of an enlarged liver may be palpated below the rib cage. From the…