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Paralysis, stomach
Formally called gastroparesis, this is a medical condition in which the muscle of the stomach is paralyzed by a disease of either the stomach muscle itself or the nerves controlling the muscle. As a consequence, food and secretions do not…
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- Cutis anserina Better known as goose bumps, a temporary local change in the skin when it becomes rougher due to erection of…
- Achalasia Our Achalasia Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Achalasia…
- Central vision Straight-ahead vision. Central vision is the work of the macula, a small area in the center of the retina…
- Permanent makeup A form of tattooing (also known as micropigmentation). Some choose permanent makeup as a time saver or…
- Cataract A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy…
- Dystonia, cranial A term used to describe dystonia that affects the muscles of the head, face, and neck. Oromandibular dystonia…
- Fungicidal Capable of killing fungi
- Alopecia Baldness. There are many types of alopecia, each with a different cause. Alopecia may be localized to the…
- OPV Oral polio vaccine. See Polio vaccine, oral
- ADD (attention deficit disorder) Attention deficit disorder: An inability to control behavior due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli…