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Abscess, skin
See: Skin abscess
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- Cranial nerve, twelfth See: Twelfth cranial nerve
- Neuropsychologist A psychologist who has completed special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders, and who…
- Restriction endonuclease An enzyme from bacteria that can recognize specific base sequences in DNA and cut (restrict) the DNA at that…
- Diabetic macular edema Edema: Swelling of the retina in diabetes mellitus due to leaking of fluid from blood vessels within the…
- Serotonin A hormone, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine, in the pineal gland, blood platelets, the digestive tract, and…
- Medical word origin See: Medical etymology
- Mountain sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Encephalopathic syndrome A dangerous condition with symptoms similar to those of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), of which it may…
- Acquired immunity Immunity acquired by infection or vaccination (active immunity) or by the transfer of antibody or lymphocytes…