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Street name for dextromethorphan (DXM)
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- Granuloma A granuloma is one of a number of forms of localized nodular inflammation found in tissues. The fact that a…
- Endorectal MRI An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) done from inside the rectum. To do such as MRI, a surface coil within an…
- PEEP Peeping tom (voyeurism) is a disorder that involves achieving sexual arousal by observing an unsuspecting and…
- Nephrotomogram A series of special x-rays of the kidneys. The x-rays are taken from different angles. They show the kidneys…
- Biallelic Pertaining to both alleles (both alternative forms of a gene). For example, biallelic mutations in the gene…
- Adult-onset diabetes Type 2 diabetes. See also Diabetes, type 2
- Germ cell tumor A tumor that arise from a germ cell. These tumors may arise within the gonads -- the ovary and testis. Most…
- Machine, CPM A machine used to help rehabilitate a limb (an arm or leg). The continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is…
- Pterygium A winglike triangular membrane. Although a pterygium can be anywhere, including behind the knee, it commonly…
- Beta carotene A vitamin that acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells against oxidation damage. Beta carotene is converted…
- Disease, Ramsay Hunt See: Ramsay Hunt syndrome