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Microabscess
A tiny abscess. A small accumulation of pus
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- Biology, molecular See: Molecular biology
- Let down reflex An involuntary reflex during breastfeeding which causes the milk to flow freely
- Arthritis, Reiter The combination of inflammation of the joints (arthritis), eyes (conjunctivitis), and GU (genitourinary)…
- Histology The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope. Also called microscopic anatomy, as opposed to…
- Legionnaire disease A disease due to the bacteria Legionella pneumophila found in plumbing, shower heads and water-storage tanks…
- Nef gene Short for negative factor gene, a gene the absence (or defect) of which diminishes the strength of a disease…
- Eyes, flashing lights in the There are a number of causes of spontaneous flashing light sensations in the eye. A sensation of flashing…
- Cervicectomy Surgical removal of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina. Cervicectomy…
- Progressive vaccinia A severe complication of smallpox vaccination that occurs because of an immune defect in the vaccinated…
- Deafness with goiter Deafness with goiter: See Pendred syndrome