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Postlingual
After the development of speech and language. As opposed to prelingual, before the development of speech. See also: Lingual
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- Elder abuse The physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of an elderly person, usually one who is disabled or frail. Elder…
- Hypermobility syndrome Hypermobility syndrome: A common benign childhood condition involving hypermobile joints (that can move…
- Diverticulum, pharyngoesophageal See: Zenker diverticulum
- Rectal (noun) An informal term for a digital rectal exam (DRE) done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated)…
- Lymphoma, lymphoblastic A rapidly moving, aggressive form of lymphoma most often seen in children or young adults. Treatment may be…
- Sponge, vaginal contraceptive See: Vaginal contraceptive sponge
- Menstrual cycle The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus (endometrium), starting with the…
- West Nile encephalitis West Nile encephalitis: A febrile disease caused by the West Nile virus that is transmitted from birds to the…
- CPP32 See: Caspase 3