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Menkes syndrome
A genetic disorder, also known as kinky hair syndrome, in which the hair is fragile and twisted ('kinky') and there is progressive deterioration of the brain and arterial changes leading to death in infancy. The condition is an inborn…
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- Cancer, ovary Cancer of the egg sac of females: the ovary. The anatomic location of the ovaries: NTER>Most ovarian growths…
- Bridge A set of one or more false teeth supported by a metal framework, used to replace one or more missing teeth…
- Papilla, anal See: Anal papilla
- Claustrophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of closed spaces, of being closed in or being shut in, as in elevators…
- Maneuver, Heimlich An emergency treatment for obstruction of the airway in adults. It may be needed when someone chokes on a…
- Conservative mutation A change in a DNA or RNA sequence that leads to the replacement of one amino acid with a biochemically…
- Osteolytic Pertaining to the dissolution of bone, especially the loss of calcium from bone. 'Punched-out' osteolytic…
- Meniscus, lateral knee The word 'meniscus' refers to a crescent-shaped structure. The lateral meniscus of the knee is a thickened…
- Amaurosis fugax A symptom described as a shade coming down over the eye. A partial or complete loss of sight that is…
- Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniform Rvices: See: CHAMPUS
- Patent ductus arteriosus Failure for the ductus arteriosus, an arterial shunt in fetal life, to close on schedule. Before birth, blood…