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Viral infection
Infection caused by the presence of a virus in the body. Depending on the virus and the person's state of health, various viruses can infect almost any type of body tissue, from the brain to the skin. Viral infections cannot be treated…
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Show more- A.c. Abbreviation on a prescription meaning before meals; from the Latin 'ante cibum', before meals. This is one…
- Syndrome, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker This condition is a primary problem of platelets in which the platelets lack the ability to stick adequately…
- Blot, Western A technique in molecular biology, used to separate and identify proteins. Called a Western blot merely…
- Myelination The formation of the myelin sheath around a nerve fiber. Also known as myelinization
- Oropharynx The area of the throat that is at the back of the mouth. The oropharynx is in contrast to the nasopharynx…
- Echinococcus A tiny parasitic tapeworm. The larval stage of this tapeworm can cause human disease. There are three forms…
- SAA 1.Serum amyloid A (an acute-phase protein which increases early in the course of inflammation). 2…
- Syndrome, Alagille Also known as arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by jaundice in the newborn…
- Diabetic dermopathy A skin condition characteristic of diabetes involving light brown or reddish oval or round scaly patches…
- Febrile seizure A convulsion that occurs in association with a rapid increase in body temperature. Febrile seizures are…
- Syndrome, tarsal tunnel See Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Discharge 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vagina.2. The passing of an action…