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Pediculicide
An agent that destroys lice. From pediculus, lice + -cide, killer or killing
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- Region, regulatory A region of a chromosome that controls gene expression. In terms of DNA, it is a regulatory sequence
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- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation See: Hallervorden-Spatz disease
- HCFA The Health Care Finance Administration, the part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
- Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the…
- Parkinsonism 1. Parkinson disease. 2. A syndrome similar to Parkinson disease, for example, as a side effect of an…
- Unit, international (IU) An international unit (IU) is an internationally accepted amount of a substance. This type of measure is used…
- Bursitis, aseptic A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues…
- AIH (artificial insemination by husband) A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the…
- Retinal detachment Retinal detachment: A separation of the retina from its connection at the back of the eye. The separation…
- Iontophoresis A transdermal delivery system in which a substance bearing a charge is propelled through the skin by a low…