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PGA (polyglandular autoimmune syndrome)
A genetic autoimmune disease with an extraordinary array of clinical features but characterized most often by at least 2 of the following 3 findings: hypoparathyroidism -- underfunction of the parathyroid glands which control calcium…
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Show more- Cervical vertebra, first The first cervical (neck) vertebra is called the atlas. It supports the head. The atlas bone is named for the…
- Valsalva, Antonio Maria Italian anatomist and pathologist, physician and surgeon (1666-1723), perhaps best known for the Valsalva…
- OAE Acoustic emission test) : OAE is an abbreviation for 'otoacoustic emission test' which measures an acoustic…
- XXXXX syndrome A chromosome disorder in females, caused by the presence of five X chromosomes rather than the usual two. It…
- CT scan CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that…
- Vesicate A substance that causes tissue blistering. Also referred to as a vesicant.
- Carotid artery A key artery located in the front of the neck though which blood from the heart goes to the brain. There are…
- Hypogeusia A reduced ability to taste things (to taste sweet, sour, bitter, or salty substances). Some people cannot…
- CF 1. Cystic fibrosis, one of the most frequent and serious genetic diseases, CF affects the exocrine glands and…
- Knock-knees An abnormal curve of the legs that causes the knees to touch or nearly touch while the feet are apart. The…
- Parentalism A parent's attitude of dominance over one or more children. For example, a parent stating 'I'm the boss…
- Granuloma annulare The definition of granuloma annulare in one of the standard print medical dictionaries begins: 'a benign…