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Cholangitis, sclerosing
See: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
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- Sore, cold A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and…
- Heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion: A warning that the body is getting too hot. The person may be thirsty, giddy, weak…
- Acoustic Having to do with sound or hearing. The acoustic nerve (the 8th cranial nerve) is concerned with hearing and…