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Organs of reproduction, male
>The male external genitalia -- the penis, the male urethra, and the scrotum; and >The male internal genitalia -- the testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal vesicle, ejaculatory duct, bulbourethral gland, and the prostate. In the…
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Show more- Lou Gehrig disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a classic motor neuron disease. Motor neuron diseases are progressive…
- Genomic >A chromosomal genome which is in the nucleus of the cell; and >A mitochondrial genome which is outside the…
- Furuncle Nothing more nor less than a 'boil' with a fancy name. A boil is a collection of pus. Antibiotics are often…
- Ischial bursitis Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa that separates the gluteus maximus muscle of the buttocks from the…
- Venous claudication Limping and/or pain due to inadequate venous drainage, poor return of blood by the veins, from the legs
- Mental retardation and clasped thumbs A syndrome with the following characteristic features:(1) Neurological: Mental retardation and aphasia (lack…
- Orgasmic inhibition See: Anorgasmia
- DPC4 See: MADH4
- Chronic myeloid leukemia See: Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Pectoralis muscle absence with syndactyly A unique pattern of one-sided malformations characterized by a defect of the chest (pectoralis) muscle on one…
- Maintenance therapy Treatment designed to help the original primary treatment succeed. Maintenance chemotherapy may be given to…
- Hospice care Care designed to give supportive care to people in the final phase of a terminal illness and focus on comfort…