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Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis: An abnormal liver condition characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver. Alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C are among the many causes of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause yellowing of the skin (jaundice), itching, and…
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- Ketoacidosis A feature of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus characterized by a combination of ketosis and acidosis. Ketosis…
- Heart rehab See: Cardiac rehabilitation
- Nerve, olfactory See: Olfactory nerve
- Paleostriatum A pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. The paleostriatum is specifically part of what is called the…
- Leptomeninges The two innermost layers of tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. The two layers are called the…
- Electrolysis Electrolysis: Permanent removal of body hair, including the hair root, with an electronic device. While it is…
- Aneurysm, atherosclerotic See: Atherosclerotic aneurysm
- Paradoxical embolism Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel…
- Connexon A special type of protein composed of an assembly of six subunits that are called connexins. A connexon of…
- Vesiculitis Inflammation of a vesicle, and particularly of the seminal vesicles behind the male bladder
- Hereditary angioedema A genetic form of angioedema. (Angioedema is also referred to as Quinke's disease.) Persons with it are born…