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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Elephantiasis Lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by tiny thread-like worms that live in the…
- Ehrlich, Paul (1854-1915) Renowned German scientist and physician. Born near Breslau, Ehrlich got his start there working…
- Chocolate A food or flavoring made from the seeds of the cacao or chocolate tree. Chocolate is rich in flavinoids…
- PLP See: Proteolipid protein
- Buschke's scleredema E: Scleredema
- Toe sign An important neurologic examination based upon what the toes do when the sole of the foot is stimulated. If…
- Listeria A group of bacteria capable of causing miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), stillbirth and premature birth and…
- Goose bump A temporary local change in the skin when it becomes rougher due to erection of little muscles, as from cold…
- Ectodermal Pertaining to the ectoderm or to tissues derived from the ectoderm, one of the three primary germ cell layers…
- Electronystagmogram A recording of the eye movements, usually done to confirm the presence of nystagmus. Electronystagmogram may…