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Memory, anterograde
See: Anterograde memory
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- Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita A rare autoimmune skin disease with blisters. In epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) the body attacks its…
- Gingiva The gum
- Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, LDL: Lipoproteins which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins are the form in which…
- Cyclopia A congenital abnormality (birth defect) in which there is only one eye. That eye is centrally placed in the…
- Pectus excavatum Caved-in or funnel chest. The Latin 'pectus' means 'chest.' The chest is excavated. It looks as if it has…
- Piriformis syndrome Irritation of the sciatic nerve caused by compression of the nerve within the buttock by the piriformis…
- Thorn test An early test for Addison's disease. The test is named for Dr. George W. Thorn who devised it. See: Thorn…
- Psoriasis Psoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or…
- Catheter, central A catheter (a tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava…
- Strain, lumbar See: Lumbar strain.
- Intraventricular In the ventricle of the heart or brain.