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Show more- GSS Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker. See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Labia, vaginal The two pairs of labia (lips) at the entrance to the vagina. Together they form part of the vulva, the female…
- Android pelvis There are significant differences in the anatomy of the pelvis in the female and male. The android or male…
- Spinocerebellar Pertaining to the spinal cord and the cerebellum, as in spinocerebellar ataxia (ataxia with cerebellar…
- Nucleus 1) In cell biology, the structure that houses the chromosomes. 2) In neuroanatomy, a group of nerve cells
- Hypervolemia An abnormal increase in blood volume or, strictly speaking, an abnormal increase in the volume of blood…
- Strep throat Strep throat: Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococcus, which can lead…
- Cocaine The most potent stimulant of natural origin, a bitter addictive anesthetic (pain blocker) which is extracted…
- Radiation therapy, external Radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is a machine outside the body
- Low back pain Low back pain: Pain in the lower back area that can relate to problems with the lumbar spine, the discs…
- Chemical menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications. Chemical menopause is a type…
- Laying on of hands In alternative medicine, an ancient method of healing by touching a person with the hands or palms, usually…