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Rhinitis
Irritation of the nose. Derived from the Greek word rhinos meaning of the nose
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- Lactase deficiency (LDH) An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of lactate to pyruvate. This is an important step in energy…
- Fibulin 3 A protein that belongs to a family of extracellular proteins expressed in the basement membranes of blood…
- Phagedenic gingivitis This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead…
- Bruton agammaglobulinemia tyrosine kinase A genetic type of immunodeficiency characterized by failure to produce mature B lymphocytes and gamma…
- Placenta A temporary organ joining the mother and fetus, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother…
- Olfactory system See: Olfactory apparatus
- Premature systole See: Extrasystole
- Parrot fever (psittacosis) An infectious disease due to a bacteria (Chlamydia psittaci) contracted from psittacine birds, especially…
- NIDDK (Nat'l Institute of Diabetes and Kidney) And Kidney Diseases): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., the NIDDK has a multisystem name…
- Thanatophobia An abnormal and excessive fear of death
- Congenital arthrogryposis Nonprogressive congenital contractures that develop before birth and are evident at birth (congenital). The…