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Glaucoma treatment (laser)
A laser beam of light is focused on the part of the anterior chamber where the fluid leaves the eye. This results in a series of small changes, which makes it easier for fluid to exit the eye. Over time, the effect of laser surgery may…
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- Cranial A genetic (inherited) disorder of bone development characterized by: 1. Typical cranial and facial…
- Affective disorder, seasonal (SAD) Depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the days grow shorter in the fall and winter. It is believed…
- Zaleplon Zaleplon: Brand name: Sonata. A sedative hypnotic drug in a class closely related the benzodiazepines…
- Mortality rate, neonatal The number of children dying under 28 days of age divided by the number of live births that year. The…
- Pedigree In medicine, a family health history diagrammed with a set of international symbols to indicate the…
- Disease, Niemann-Pick See: Niemann-Pick disease
- Phlebotomy Obtaining blood from a vein. In the old days, this was done by incising (cutting) a vein and just letting the…
- Piss A vulgar but ancient word used both as a noun and verb:1. (noun) Urine.2. (verb) To urinate.Piss is descended…
- FGFR2 A mutation (change) in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene on chromosome 10 causes the…
- Particle, alpha A tiny mass of material composed of two protons and two neutrons. Alpha particles do not travel very far from…
- Disease, pelvic inflammatory (PID) Despite its seeming lack of gender, this term is applied to women only. PID refers exclusively to ascending…