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Coprophobia
An abnormal and persistent fear of feces (bowel waste). Sufferers of coprophobia experience anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. They go out of their way to avoid coming into contact with feces or sometimes even…
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Show more- Prominentia laryngea The prominence of the larynx, more commonly known as the Adam's apple. This familiar feature in front of the…
- Enchondromatosis A condition characterized by multiple enchondromas -- benign masses of cartilage growing within bones. The…
- Cuboid bone The cuboid bone is the outer bone in the instep of the foot. It is called the cuboid bone because it is…
- Borage An herb, also known as the starflower, that has long been used for medicinal purposes. Borage is rich in…
- Ichthyosis Dry, rectangular scales on the skin. Like fish scales. From the Greek 'ichthys' meaning fish. Ichthyosis is…
- Qualify In medicine, to finish training. One of the first women to receive a medical degree (albeit pretending to be…
- AKU Alkaptonuria
- Anaphylactoid purpura See: Schonlein-Henoch purpura
- Laryngeal papillomatosis, juvenile Narrowing or constricting of the larynx, the voice box.
- Codes, drug caution Abbreviations on medications that indicate caution. While not a part of the historical heritage of ancient…
- Sleep paralysis A frightening form of paralysis that occurs when a person suddenly finds himself or herself unable to move…
- Single transverse palmar crease Preferable term for what historically was called a simian crease. See: Simian crease