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Hereditary angioedema
A genetic form of angioedema. (Angioedema is also referred to as Quinke's disease.) Persons with it are born lacking an inhibitor protein (called C1 esterase inhibitor) that normally prevents activation of a cascade of proteins leading to…
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- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy A technique for shattering stones such as kidney stones or gallstones with a shock wave produced outside the…
- Human metapneumovirus A novel virus that is a ubiquitous and important agent of respiratory disease. The human metapneumovirus…
- Sore throat Sore throat: Pain in the throat. Sore throat may be caused by many different causes, including inflammation…
- Bladder cancer risks Smoking is a major risk factor. Cigarette smokers develop bladder cancer 2-3 times more often than do…
- American Diabetes Association (ADA) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) provides the following introduction: 'The American Diabetes…
- Erythrocyanosis Reddish discoloration and swelling of the limbs in response to cold. Erythrocyanosis is particularly common…
- Autosomal recessive A genetic condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of an autosomal gene, one…
- Restitution In cytogenetics, the spontaneous rejoining of broken chromosomes to reconstitute the original chromosome…
- Rhinotillexomania Compulsive nose picking. Among the more obscure and exotic terms in medicine, rhinotillexomania has drawn…
- Systemic Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the whole body. Systemic…