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H. heilmannii
Abbreviation for Helicobacter heilmannii, a bacteria that infects most cats, dogs and pigs and, in them, causes stomach inflammation (gastritis). H. heilmannii is not usually transmitted from animals to people. But people who have been…
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- Valdecoxib Valdecoxib: Generic name of a cox-2 inhibitor. See: Bextra.
- Drug, antiviral An agent that kills viruses or suppresses their replication and, hence, inhibits their capability to multiply…
- Category 5 storm See: Category five hurricane
- Fariborz Amini Amini, Fariborz
- Freckles Freckles: See: Freckle.
- Cardiac insufficiency See: Heart failure
- Exudate A fluid rich in protein and cellular elements that oozes out of blood vessels due to inflammation and is…
- Para-esophageal hiatal hernia Hiatal hernias are categorized as being either para-esophageal or sliding. Para-esophageal hernias are…
- Adventitious Coming from an external source or occurring in an unusual place or manner. Not inherent, inherited or innate…
- Congenital arthrogryposis Nonprogressive congenital contractures that develop before birth and are evident at birth (congenital). The…
- Medicalize To identify a condition as a disorder requiring medical treatment. The term 'medicalize' is usually used in a…