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Small calorie (Calorie)
A type of lung cancer in which the cells appear small and round under the microscope. Also called oat cell lung cancer.
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- Felty's syndrome Felty's syndrome: A complication of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. See: Felty syndrome.
- PON The symbol for the enzyme called paraoxonase
- Austin Flint murmur A murmur due to aortic regurgitation, originating at the mitral valve when blood enters simultaneously from…
- Abruptio (abruptio placentae) Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus. Abruption is a potentially serious problem…
- Partial laryngectomy A surgical procedure on the voice box designed to preserve the voice. The surgeon removes part of the voice…
- Breast, amastia Breast, amastia: A rare condition wherein the normal growth of the breast or nipple never takes place. They…
- TSI Stands for Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin. The TSI level is abnormally high in persons with…
- UA Abbreviation for urinalysis, a test that determines the content of the urine. Because urine removes toxins…
- Cancer symptoms Cancer symptoms: Abnormal sensations or conditions that persons can notice that are a result of a cancer. It…