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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Proline. See also: Amino acid symbols
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- Abscess, breast See: Breast abscess. see also: Breast infection; Mastitis
- Zellweger syndrome A genetic disorder, also called the cerebrohepatorenal syndrome, characterized by the reduction or absence of…
- Asymptomatic Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection with no symptoms
- True rib One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be 'true' if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone)…
- Imitrex Brand name for sumatriptan, a triptan drug for the treatment of migraine
- Hemostasis The stoppage of bleeding or hemorrhage. Also, the stoppage of blood flow through a blood vessel or organ of…
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 ALS3. An adult-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inherited in an autosomal dominant manner…
- Vein, femoral See: Femoral vein
- Nervus ulnaris See: Ulnar nerve
- Reflux The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach