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Spondylosis
Degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae. This finding in the spine is commonly associated with osteoarthritis
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- Parathyroids, hypoplasia of the thymus and See: DiGeorge syndrome
- HPV See: Human papillomavirus
- Mm Abbreviation for millimeters. For example, mm Hg means millimeters of mercury, the height of a column of…
- Metapneumovirus, human See: Human metapneumovirus
- Alpha synuclein See: Alpha-synuclein
- Mycoplasma The mycoplasma are a very large group of bacteria. There are more than 70 types. Mycoplasma hominis and…
- Beta carotene A vitamin that acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells against oxidation damage. Beta carotene is converted…
- Proteins, acute-phase See: Acute-phase protein
- Pill splitting See: Tablet splitting