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Micturition
Urination, the act of urinating. The word 'micturition' comes from the Latin 'micturire' which has a slightly different meaning, namely 'to want to urinate.' [A contribution entitled 'Fetal Micturition' to The New England Journal of…
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- Antithyroid drug A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and…
- Itch, seabather's An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Disease, exaggerated startle A genetic disorder also known as hyperexplexia in which babies have an exaggerated startle reflex (reaction)…
- Syphilis test, VDRL A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody…
- Candidate gene Any gene thought likely to cause a disease. The gene may be a candidate because it is located in a particular…
- Pain, shoulder See: Shoulder pain
- Ophthalmia Inflammation of the eye. Also known as ophthalmitis
- Mucoviscidosis An old name (but one that has prevailed in France and some other nations) for cystic fibrosis (CF), one of…
- Screening mammogram Mammogram: A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually…
- Rectal exam, digital (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Abuse, sexual child Child abuse comprises four basic types of mistreatment: child neglect, physical abuse of a child, emotional…