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Pre-eclampsia
A condition in pregnancy characterized by abrupt hypertension (a sharp rise in blood pressure), albuminuria (leakage of large amounts of the protein albumin into the urine) and edema (swelling) of the hands, feet, and face. Pre-eclampsia…
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- Endoplasmic reticulum A structure within cells that is an extension of the nuclear membrane and in which proteins slated to become…
- ICU psychosis ICU psychosis: A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may…
- Macrosomia Overly large body. A child with macrosomia has significant overgrowth
- Bulimia Bulimia: Also called bulimia nervosa. An eating disorder characterized by episodes of secretive excessive…
- Gland 1. A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thyroid gland. 2. A group…
- Makeup, permanent See: Permanent makeup
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- Shell shock The World War I name for what is known today as post-traumatic stress, this is a psychological disorder that…
- Familial colorectal cancer A label applied to families that contain an unusual aggregation of members with cancer of the colon or rectum…
- Lymphatic system The tissues and organs, including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes, that produce and store…