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- Exaggerated startle disease A genetic disorder also known as hyperexplexia in which babies have an exaggerated startle reflex (reaction)…
- Cystic hernia See: Cystocele
- Sydenham chorea An acute neurologic disorder that emerges several months following a streptococcal ('strep') infection, most…
- Syndrome, TMJ Disorder of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) causing pain usually in front of the ear. Pain in the TMJ can…
- Syndrome, Cogan A form of arteritis (also referred to as vasculitis) that involves the ear. This condition is called Cogan…
- Travel-related disease A disease to which travelers are susceptible specifically because of their travel. Travel-related diseases…
- Eyes, spots in front of the Also known as 'floaters', blurry spots that drift in front of the eyes but do not block vision. The blur is…
- Osteogenesis imperfecta with blue sclerae See: Osteogenesis imperfecta type I.
- Biological safety level 3 Level 3 biosafety
- Family, nuclear See: Nuclear family
- Doula 1. A non-medical assistant in childbirth. A doula is not the father but is usually a woman who is experienced…