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Spider telangiectasia
Spider veins.
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- FFN Fetal fibronectin
- Anovulatory Not accompanied by ovulation, the release of an ovum (egg) from the ovary. For example, anovulatory…
- Homocystinuria A genetic disease due to an enzyme deficiency. Among other events, there is a buildup of the amino acid…
- Arteries, coronary The vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen. They are called the coronary arteries…
- Thrombectomy Procedure to remove a clot (a thrombus)
- Acid, fatty One of many molecules that are long chains of lipid-carboxylic acid found in fats and oils and in cell…
- Desmoplastic reaction This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction…
- Breast cancer, familial A number of factors have been identified that increase the risk of breast cancer. One of the strongest of…
- Gestation Period of time from conception to birth
- Lymphoma, non-Hodgkin Malignant tumors that arise in the lymphatic system. There are several subtypes of cancer classified as…
- Carotid Pertaining to the carotid artery and the area near that key artery located in the front of the neck though…