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- Transverse A fracture in which the break is across the bone, at a right angle to the long axis of the bone.
- Headache, febrile A headache associated with fever. Because this can sometimes indicate inflammation of the brain, as in…
- Orthosis, thoracolumbosacral (TLSO) One of the two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis…
- Casein The main protein found in milk and other dairy products
- Tear gland The gland that makes tears. An abnormality of the tear glands can impair the production of the tears and lead…
- Diverticulitis Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) along the wall of the colon, the large intestine. (One…
- Flaviviridae A family of viruses transmitted by mosquitos and ticks that cause some important diseases, including dengue…
- Salvage radiotherapy Radiation treatment given after recurrence of a tumor. See: Salvage therapy
- Malariologist Someone who is versed in or engaged in the study of malaria. 'Independent malariologists believe it kills two…
- Peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy: A problem with the functioning of the nerves outside the spinal cord. Symptoms may…
- C peptide See: C-peptide