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Balantidiasis
The disease caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Balantidium
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- Lumbar radiculopathy Nerve irritation caused by damage to the discs between the vertebrae. Damage to the disc occurs because of…
- Familial adenomatous coli, autosomal recessive See: MYH
- Chikungunya An urban disease resembling dengue fever, seen mainly in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia…
- Lederberg See: Lederberg, Joshua
- Clostridium perfringens A type of bacteria that is the most common agent of gas gangrene and can also cause food poisoning as well as…
- Flush (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually temporary and brought on by…
- Methylation 1. In chemistry, the addition of a methyl group to a molecule. 2. On a protein level, the addition of a…
- Intercellular junction A specialized region of connection between two cells
- Conjunctival melanoma See: Melanoma, conjunctival.
- Cognitive therapy A relatively short-term form of psychotherapy based on the concept that the way we think about things affects…
- Syndrome, carpal tunnel See Carpal tunnel syndrome.