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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Show more- Atopy The genetic tendency to develop the classic allergic diseases -- atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis (hay…
- Vaccine, killed polio See: Polio vaccine, inactivated
- Fear of sexual intercourse An abnormal and persistent fear of male-female sexual intercourse. Sufferers of this fear experience undue…
- Angle-closure glaucoma, acute Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) blockage of the…
- Landslide injury Injury from a landslide or mudslide. A landslide is when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope…
- Cancer, penis S: Cancer of the penis is a disease in which malignant cells originate in the tissues of the penis. Cancer of…
- Arthritis, Reiter The combination of inflammation of the joints (arthritis), eyes (conjunctivitis), and GU (genitourinary)…
- Fear of cats An abnormal and persistent fear of cats which produces an undue anxiety reaction even though sufferers…
- Syndrome, Alport See: Alport syndrome
- Spindle neuron A large neuron tapered at both ends that is only found in humans and great apes and so is thought to be a…
- Biofeedback A method of treatment that uses monitors to feed back to patients physiological information of which they are…
- Crutch A wooden or metal vertical prop that helps support a disabled person while he or she is walking. Crutches…