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- Familial eosinophilia An autosomal dominant condition characterized by an abnormally high level of eosinophils in the blood…
- Disc, optic The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina. Also…
- Optic nerve pathways The left and right branches of the optic nerves join behind the eyes, just in front of the pituitary gland…
- Foreign body airway obstruction Partial or complete blockage of the breathing tubes to the lungs due to a foreign body (e.g., food, a bead…
- Arteritis, cranial A serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The vessels…
- Cadmium A metallic element whose salts are toxic and cause cancer. Cadmium and cadmium compounds were upgraded in…
- Womb cancer See: Uterine cancer
- Disease, cardiovascular Disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular diseases include arteriosclerosis, coronary…
- Oscitation The act of yawning, the involuntary opening of the mouth with respiration, breathing first inward, then…
- Penile Of or pertaining to the penis