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Glaucoma, acute angle-closure
Glaucoma, acute angle-closure: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye. The block takes place at the angle of the anterior…
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Show more- Colpoptosis A condition in which the vagina has dropped from its normal position against the abdominal wall
- Artery, pulmonary See: Pulmonary artery
- Breast pain Pain in the breast or mammary gland, known medically as mastalgia. From the Greek masto-, breast + algos, pain
- Jejunum Part of the small intestine. It is half-way down the small intestine between its duodenum and ileum sections…
- Electrophysiologic retinal testing Testing done to diagnose specific disorders of the retina, including inherited retinal diseases, the effects…
- Uterus, prolapsed A uterus that has moved from its normal position in the abdominal cavity, usually into a lower position…
- Tunica albuginea The whitish membrane within the penis that surrounds the spongy chambers (corpora cavernosa) in the penis and…
- Procollagen A precursor (forerunner) of collagen, the protein that adds strength and support to many body tissues
- Lipophilin See: Proteolipid protein
- Super spreader A highly infectious person who spreads the agent of an infectious disease to many other people. The historic…
- Occipital hematoma A hematoma (collection of blood) in the occipital region (at the back of the head). An occipital hematoma may…
- Ecchymosis The skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels. Ecchymoses…