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Alice in Wonderland syndrome
A syndrome of distorted space, time and body image. The patient with the Alice in Wonderland syndrome has a feeling that their entire body or parts of it have been altered in shape and size. The syndrome is usually associated with visual…
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- Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia: Elevated blood potassium. Potassium is the major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells…
- Contrast media X-ray dye. Commonly spoken of as 'contrast.
- Habitus The physique or body build. Also the posture. For example, corticosteroid therapy can produce a…
- Marker chromosome An abnormal chromosome that is distinctive in appearance but not fully identified. A marker chromosome is not…
- Ovary, polycystic See: Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Cider vinegar diet The cedar vinegar diet is a weight loss plan based upon the consumption of one, two, or three teaspoons of…
- Cardiovascular The circulatory system comprising the heart and blood vessels which carries nutrients and oxygen to the…
- MEDVAC Acronym for medical evacuation. MEDVAC typically refers to a team that is organized with the skills for the…
- Disease, Crohn A chronic inflammatory disease primarily involving the small and large intestine but which can affect other…
- Hirudotherapy The use of leeches for medical therapy. Sometimes referred to as the 'treatment that sucks.' From hirudin…
- Salmonella genome The entire genetic complement (the DNA) of Salmonella bacteria. The genomes of two strains of Salmonella…