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Hepatoblastoma
A malignant tumor of the liver. Hepatoblastoma occurs almost exclusively in young children, more commonly in boys than in girls. The diagnosis of hepatoblastoma is usually made after abdominal swelling (from liver enlargement caused by the…
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Show more- C-IBS Constipation-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Respiratory system The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
- Ruptured spleen Rupture of the capsule of the spleen, an organ in the upper left part of the abdomen, is a potential…
- Endoplasmic reticulum A structure within cells that is an extension of the nuclear membrane and in which proteins slated to become…
- Sciatic nerve The largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve begins from nerve roots in the lumbar part of the spinal…
- Deficiency, magnesium Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption of magnesium. Low magnesium…
- Spider bites Bites from spiders. These are usually irritating, but not poisonous. Localized reddening and swelling are…
- Camphechlor See: Toxaphene
- Linus Pauling See: Pauling, Linus
- Spock, Benjamin (1903-1998) American pediatrician whose book on 'Baby and Child Care' which first appeared in 1946 was one of…
- Human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2) A herpes virus that causes genital herpes, characterized by sores in the area of the genitalia. Genital…
- Myocardial infarction, acute See: Acute myocardial infarction