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Hypohidrotic
Pertaining to hypohidrosis, too little sweating
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- Epilepsy, partial A seizure that affects only one part of the brain. Symptoms will depend on which part is affected: one part…
- Micro- Prefix derived from the Greek 'mikros' meaning small. Examples of the many biomedical terms containing…
- Modifiers, biological response (BRMs) Substances that stimulate the body's response to infection and disease. The body naturally produces small…
- Incontinence of urine Inability to hold urine in the bladder. This is due to failure of voluntary control over the urinary…
- Neuroscience The study of the brain and nervous system, including molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience, cognitive…
- Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids: A class of fatty acids found in fish oils, especially from salmon and other cold-water…
- Arg Arginine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by inflammation of the bowel -- the large or small…
- Malar Referring to the cheek.
- Sleepwalking Sleepwalking: Purposeful moving, usually but not always including walking, while in a deep stage of sleep…
- Prothrombin G20210A mutation See: Prothrombin mutation G20210A