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Muscular dystrophy, Becker
A form of muscular dystrophy that is quite similar to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, except that patients with Becker do produce some of the key protein, dystrophin, whereas those with Duchenne do not. Progression of the disease in Becker…
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Show more- Hantavirus A group of viruses that cause hemorrhagic fever and pneumonia. The Hantaviruses include the Hantaan virus…
- Optometrist A health care professional who is licensed to provide primary eye care services: > >to examine and diagnose…
- PH, blood See: Blood pH
- Vaccinia, progressive See Progressive vaccinia
- Vitamin B12-responsive methylmalonicaciduria An inherited metabolic (biochemical) disease that, unless effectively treated, causes young children to…
- Tooth erosion Tooth erosion is a gradual loss of the normally hard surface of the tooth due to chemical, not bacterial…
- Soothing Bringing comfort, solace, reassurance, peace, composure, quietude. To soothe is to allay, balm, becalm, calm…
- Immunodepression See immunosuppression
- Emergency medical technician A person trained in the performance of the procedures required in emergency medical care. You are most likely…
- Chronic pancreatitis Pancreatitis: A form of pancreatitis in which there is persistent inflammation of the pancreas. NTER> Chronic…
- Disease, Huntington An hereditary disorder with mental and physical deterioration leading to death. Although characterized as an…
- Training, cross Doing two or more aerobic activities such as jogging, bicycling, and swimming on a regular basis