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Reflux laryngitis
Reflux laryngitis: Inflammation of the voice box (the larynx) caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus. Reflux laryngitis is associated with chronic hoarseness and symptoms of esophageal irritation such as heartburn. Reflux is…
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- Bony syndactyly A condition in which the bones of fingers or toes are joined together. Bony syndactyly is the opposite of…
- Intraocular lens An artificial lens made of plastic, silicone, acrylic or other material that is implanted inside the eye…
- Scoliosis Scoliosis: Sideways (lateral) curving of the spine (the backbone). The degree of scoliosis may range from…
- Neuronitis, vestibular See: Vestibular neuronitis
- Reflex, let down The let down reflex of the mother is an involuntary reflex during breastfeeding which causes the milk to flow…
- Age of father See: Paternal age
- Bone marrow transplant A procedure in which bone marrow that is diseased or damaged is replaced with healthy bone marrow. The bone…
- Disease, Bright's Chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the kidney with protein, specifically albumin, in the urine…
- Moscati, St. Joseph (1880-1927) Dr. Giuseppe (Joseph) Mosati, physician from Naples. First modern doctor to be canonized by the…
- Tap, spinal Also known as a lumbar puncture or 'LP', a spinal tap is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the…
- Psychosis, ICU A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may experience…