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Fungus
A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis) that cause infections in healthy persons or they can be opportunistic pathogens (such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, and…
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- Female external genitalia The external genital organs of the female, comprising the pudendum, clitoris, and female urethra
- Globus A word straight from the Latin, meaning (not unexpectedly) a globe or sphere. The word 'globus' is used in a…
- Esophageal ulcer A hole in the lining of the esophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells…
- American College of Physicians A medical society for internal medicine. The ACP motto is 'Doctors for Adults.' Its mission is 'to enhance…
- Hedonophobia An abnormal, excessive, and persistent fear of pleasure. Sufferers with this most puritanical of phobias…
- Palsy Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary movement (motor function)…
- Cyclic citrullinated peptide A circular peptide containing the amino acid citrulline. Abbreviated CCP. Autoantibodies directed against CCP…
- Teratophobia Fear of bearing a malformed child. A phobia is an unreasonable sort of fear that can cause avoidance and…
- Tympanometry A test that measures the function of the middle ear. Tympanometry works by varying the pressure within the…
- Ephelis A form of freckle. A flat red or light-brown spot on the skin that typically appears during the sunny months…
- Fredrickson See: Fredrickson, Donald