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Small eye
Also called microphthalmia, an abnormally small eye, a congenital malformation (birth defect) of the globe. The related term 'anophthalmia' means no eye and refers to absence of the globe and ocular tissue from the orbit. Microphthalmia…
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- Chekhov See: Chekhov, Anton
- Radiofrequency ablation Radiofrequency ablation: The use of electrodes to generate heat and destroy abnormal tissue. In…
- Baroparesis Reversible paralysis of the facial nerve due to pressure in the middle ear going up in a plane or surfacing…
- Fragile X syndrome Fragile X syndrome: One of the most common causes of inherited mental retardation and neuropsychiatric…
- Voice box The voice box, or larynx, is the portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract containing the vocal cords…
- Antifungal agent A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…
- Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy A disorder evident at birth characterized by muscle weakness, contractures of multiple joints, and…
- Adverse effect A harmful or abnormal result. An adverse effect may be caused by administration of a medication or by…
- Syndrome, Li-Fraumeni (LFS) This is an extraordinary cancer family syndrome. People with LFS have a tendency to develop a great diversity…
- Headache, Hogwarts See: Hogwarts headache
- Ringworm of the nails Ringworm of the nails: The most common fungus infection of the nails, also called onychomycosis…