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ALPS
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
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Show more- Referred pain Pain felt at a site other than where the cause is situated. An example is the pain from the pancreas, which…
- Proteins, G These molecules have been described as 'biological traffic lights.' Located inside the cell, G proteins are…
- Aerophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of flying. Sufferers experience severe anxiety even though they usually…
- HSA 1. In the US, Health Saving Account.2. Human serum albumin
- Smallpox vaccination of eye See Vaccinia keratitis
- Smoldering leukemia A condition in which the bone marrow does not function normally. It does not produce enough blood cells. This…
- Chromosome disorder An abnormal condition due to an abnormality of the chromosomes. For example, Down syndrome (the genetic…
- Father (1) The male parent. (2) One who originates. For example, 'Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of…
- Streptococcus faecalis Now called Enterococcus faecalis. See Enterococcus
- Section, cross A transverse cut through a structure. The opposite is a longitudinal section
- Aneurysm, arteriosclerotic See: Arteriosclerotic aneurysm
- Strait-jacket See: Straitjacket