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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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Nephrosis, lipoid
See: Minimal change disease
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- Calcaneocuboid joint The calcaneocuboid joint is located in the foot between the calcaneus bone (the heel bone) and the cuboid…
- Cauda equina A bundle of spinal nerve roots that arise from the bottom end of the spinal cord. The cauda equina comprises…
- Cachectic Having cachexia, physical wasting with loss of weight and muscle mass due to disease. Patients with advanced…
- Anti-infective Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing…
- Red-green colorblindness A form of colorblindness in which red and green are perceived as identical. This is the most common type of…
- Oral contraceptive A birth control pill taken by mouth. Most oral contraceptives include both estrogen and progesterone. When…
- Mm Abbreviation for millimeters. For example, mm Hg means millimeters of mercury, the height of a column of…
- Cancer, testicles Cancer of the male sex organ (testicle) that normally produces the hormone testosterone. One of the most…
- Rheumatism, localized Rheumatism confined to a specific location, such as bursitis and tendonitis
- Integron A mobile DNA element that can capture and carry genes, particularly those responsible for antibiotic…