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Febrile seizure
A convulsion that occurs in association with a rapid increase in body temperature. Febrile seizures are common in infants and young children and, fortunately, are usually of no lasting importance
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- Immunodeficient Lacking immunity and so susceptible to infection.
- Elbow dislocation See: Nursemaid's elbow
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- Human gene map The locations of the human genes. The location of each gene is called a locus (plural: loci). The total…
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- Pregnancy danger from urinary tract infection ): A pregnant woman who develops a UTI should be treated promptly to avoid premature delivery of her baby and…
- Infection, opportunistic An infection that occurs because of a weakened immune system. Opportunistic infections are a particular…
- RMSF Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
- Tubercular See: Tuberculous
- Lumbar strain A stretching injury to the ligaments, tendons, and/or muscles of the low back. The stretching incident…
- Chromatin The nucleoprotein material of chromosomes. Chromatin is essentially the substance of chromosomes. It is made…