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Ovarian remnant syndrome
Pelvic pain due to leftover ovarian tissue after removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Ovarian remnant syndrome can cause cyclic pain and pressure on the vagina, rectum, bladder, and ureter. The ovarian remnants may be removable with…
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- Ventricular septum The wall between the two lower chambers (the right and left ventricles) of the heart
- Coprolalia The excessive and uncontrollable use of foul or obscene language, including words related to feces (bowel…
- Globus hystericus The sensation of having a lump in the throat when there is nothing there. Sometimes simply called globus…
- Reiki ('RAY-kee') A Japanese word representing Universal Life Energy. Reiki is based on the belief that when…
- Fluoridation 1. In general, treatment with fluoride.2. Specifically, the addition of fluoride to a water supply to help…
- Hyperthermia, malignant A series of potentially fatal problems that can occur during surgery, malignant hyperthermia is caused by a…
- Colonic (noun) Colonic irrigation, the infusion of liquid into the colon through a tube in the rectum. It is claimed that…
- Inappropriate ADH secretion A syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which results in the inability to put out…
- PET scan The popular name (and abbreviation) of Positron Emission Tomography
- Altitude sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Distichiasis Double rows of eyelashes. The extra eyelashes grow from glands called the Meibomian glands and may protrude…