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Metabolism, inborn error of
A heritable disorder of the biochemistry of the4 body. Examples of inborn errors of metabolism include albinism, cystinuria (a cause of kidney stones), phenylketonuria (PKU), and some forms of gout, sun sensitivity, and thyroid disease…
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Show more- Venereal wart A wart that is confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals. These warts are due to viruses belonging…
- Activities of daily living (ADLs) The things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care (such as…
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve A nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. Abbreviated LFCN. See also: Meralgia…
- Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum universale See: Fabry disease
- Discharge 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vagina.2. The passing of an action…
- Single transverse palmar line Simian crease
- Meningitis, benign recurrent aseptic Recurring meningitis without identifiable cause that leaves no residual damage to the nervous system. Benign…
- Mifepristone The French abortion pill, also known as RU-486. RU-486 has been used in combination with another drug called…
- Hyper- A genetic disorder characterized by recurring attacks of chills and fever that usually start before the first…
- Somnambulist Sleep talking. Talking in one's sleep is considered a normal phenomenon that is of no medical or…
- Hypo- Prefix meaning 'low, under, beneath, down, below normal' as in hypocalcemia (low calcium in the blood)…
- Uvulitis Inflammation of the uvula