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Duane and radial ray anomaly with deafness
See: Okihiro syndrome
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Show more- Response, plantar The plantar response, also known as the Babinski response, is an important neurologic examination based upon…
- Ectrodactyly >transverse terminal aphalangia (absence of the last bone in the finger or toe), >adactylia (total absence of…
- Capsaicin A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically to relieve minor arthritis…
- Hypervolemic Pertaining to hypervolemia, an abnormal increase in blood volume. For example, hypervolemic hyponatremia…
- Lizard bite Only two types of lizards are poisonous: the Gila monster that lives in Arizona and Mexico and the beaded…
- Cowper's gland A tiny gland in the male, also known as the bulbourethral gland. Named after the English anatomist William…
- Kartagener syndrome A genetic syndrome characterized by sinusitis, bronchiectasis (widening and inflammation of the bronchi)…
- Smell disorder See: Olfactory disorder
- Warshaw, Joseph (1936-2003) Eminent American pediatrician and pioneer in human developmental biology. Warshaw used…
- Antiseptic Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic refers to the absence of…
- Effusion, pericardial See: Pericardial effusion
- Angioedema Like hives but affects deeper skin layer.