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Herpetiform virus
A virus with the characteristic shape and behavior of a virus in the herpes family. Not all members of the herpes virus family have been identified. Some herpetiform viruses may eventually be called herpes viruses, while others are merely…
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Show more- Insular sclerosis See: Multiple sclerosis
- Neoplasm A tumor. An abnormal growth of tissue. The word neoplasm is not synonymous with cancer. A neoplasm may be…
- EDMD Muscular dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss
- Reaven syndrome See: Metabolic syndrome
- Contraceptive, combined oral Commonly called 'the pill,' combined oral contraceptives are the most commonly used form of reversible birth…
- Paraplegic Pertaining to paraplegia (paralysis of the lower part of the body including the legs)
- WFS1 A gene on the short (p) arm of chromosome 4 in band 4p16 that encodes (provides the instructions for) a…
- Tattoo removal Tattoo removal: Those who regret getting a tattoo have three choices: hide it, cover it with a better tattoo…
- MGy Abbreviation for milligray
- Bridge A set of one or more false teeth supported by a metal framework, used to replace one or more missing teeth…
- McArdle disease Glycogen storage disease type V and the most common type of glycogen storage disease. McArdle disease is an…
- Public grief See: Public mourning