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Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)
A liver disease caused by an abnormality of the immune system. Small bile ducts within the liver become inflamed and obliterated. Backup of bile causes intense skin itching and yellowing of the skin (jaundice). Lack of bile decreases…
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Show more- Granny-cam See: Granny cam
- Collapsing pulse See: Pulse, water hammer
- Descending pathway A nerve pathway that goes down the spinal cord and allows the brain to control movement of the body below the…
- Mononeuritis Inflammation of a single nerve. There are many causes of mononeuritis including diabetes mellitus, carpal…
- Nebulizer A device for administering a medication by spraying a fine mist into the nose. Also known as an atomizer
- Pleurae Pleural of pleura (the thin covering that protects and cushions the lungs)
- Lymphedema, congenital See: Congenital lymphedema
- Euthanasia The word 'euthanasia' comes straight out of the Greek -- 'eu', goodly or well + 'thanatos', death = the good…
- Vasodilators Agents that act as blood vessel dilators (vasodilators) and open vessels by relaxing their muscular walls…
- Respiratory syncytial virus Respiratory syncytial virus: A virus that causes mild respiratory infections, colds, and coughs in adults…
- Infantilism, Brissaud's An eponym that is little used (in the USA) for hypothyroidism (subnormal activity of the thyroid gland) that…
- Inspissate To thicken. Inspissated bile is thickened bile