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Encopresis
Encopresis: Inability to control the elimination of stool (fecal incontinence). Encopresis can have a variety of causes, including inability to control the anal sphincter muscle or gastrointestinal problems, particularly chronic diarrhea…
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- Genetic counseling An educational counseling process for individuals and families who have a genetic disease or who are at risk…
- Syndrome, Witkop A genetic disorder characterized by the absence of several teeth at birth and abnormalities of the nails. The…
- Flying, fear of An irrational fear of flying is called aerophobia. Aerophobia also refers to irrational fear of fresh air or…
- Tactile device A mechanical instrument that makes use of touch to help individuals who have certain disabilities, such as…
- Retraction syndrome See: Duane syndrome
- Newborn test, Brazelton A widely used test of the newborn baby as to their neurologic status and developmental progress. The…
- Elbow pain Elbow pain: Elbow pain is most often the result of tendinitis, which can affect the inner or outer elbow…
- Cecum The cecum (also spelled caecum), the first portion of the large bowel, situated in the lower right quadrant…