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- Human lymphotropic virus III Another name for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS.
- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease A viral syndrome with a rash on the hands and feet and in the mouth. The internal rash (the enanthem)…
- FISH Abbreviation for fluorescence in situ hybridization, a molecular technique used in chromosome studies. FISH…
- Nipple absence Medically called athelia, this is a rare condition but it is common in certain conditions. Athelia tends to…
- Kegel exercises Exercises designed to increase muscle strength and elasticity in the female pelvis. Kegel exercises may be…
- Stomach 1. The sac-shaped digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upper part of the…
- Burn, first degree A superficial burn with similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in color and sensation…
- Dermatitis, atopic A skin disease characterized by areas of severe itching, redness, scaling, and loss of the surface of the…
- CD10 A cell surface enzyme with neutral metalloendopeptidase activity. CD10 is also known as CALLA (common acute…
- Nerve conduction velocity test Nerve conduction velocity test> An electrical test used to detect nerve conditions. In the nerve conduction…