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Insect sting
Stings from large stinging insects such as bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps can trigger allergic reactions varying greatly in severity. Avoidance and prompt treatment are essential. In selected cases, allergy injection therapy is…
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Show more- Cataplexy A debilitating medical condition in which a person suddenly feels weak and collapses at moments of strong…
- CB2 receptor See: Cannabinoid receptor 2
- Cranial nerve VI The sixth cranial nerve is the abducent nerve. It is a small motor nerve that has one task: to supply a…
- Melanoma of the eye See: Intraocular melanoma
- Syndrome, Martin-Bell Better known as the fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable form of mental retardation. Fragile X…
- Urethroscope A device for examining the inside of the urethra
- Pelvis The lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones
- Noonan syndrome (NS) Noonan syndrome (NS): A multifaceted genetic disorder characterized by a series of birth defects (congenital…
- Dysphagia Difficulty in swallowing, swallowing problems. Dysphagia is due to problems in nerve or muscle control. It is…
- Complementary DNA 1. Anemia at birth. 2. Synonym for Rh incompatibility.
- Orbital ridge The bony ridge beneath the eyebrow
- Gesundheit Interjection used to wish 'good health,' especially to someone who has sneezed. In this situation, Gesundheit…