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Schistosome
A parasitic trematode worm contracted from infested water that is capable of causing liver, gastrointestinal tract and bladder disease. There are three main species of these trematode worms (flukes) -- Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma…
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Show more- Supportive care Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side effects and to improve the patient's…
- ANC The absolute neutrophil count, the number of white blood cells (WBCs) that are neutrophils. The ANC is not…
- Rheumatism Rheumatism is an older term, used to describe any of a number of painful conditions of muscles, tendons…
- Laryngectomee A person who has had his or her larynx (voice box) removed. A partial laryngectomy preserves the voice. The…
- Pressure wound See: Pressure sore
- Migraine Migraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These may be accompanied…
- T-suppressor cells T cells that express the CD8 transmembrane glycoprotein (CD8+ T cells). They close down the immune response…
- Extrauterine Outside the uterus (the womb). As opposed to intrauterine: inside the uterus. For example, normal pregnancies…
- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross See: Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
- Endometrioid cyst Part of the condition known as endometriosis, this type of cyst is formed when endometrial tissue (the mucous…
- Oliguria Less urination than normal.
- Kilocalorie The term used to represent the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of a liter of water one…