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Idiopathic scoliosis
A "wastepaper basket" for those cases of immune thrombocytopenic purpura whose cause is still unknown. See: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
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Show more- Culture A culture is the propagation of microorganisms in a growth media. Any body tissue or fluid can be evaluated…
- Transplant, kidney See: Kidney transplant
- Sulfonylurea sensitivity Sensitivity to the hypoglycemic effects of the oral hypoglycemic agents in the sulfonylurea class
- DPT immunization Immunization to protect against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. DPT immunizations are…
- Bradyphrenia Slowed thought processes. Can be a side effect of certain psychiatric medications
- Cystitis in children Bladder infection in children. See: Urinary tract infection in children
- Progressive infantile poliodystrophy Ers: A progressive disease of the nervous system characterized by spasticity (tightness), myoclonus and…
- Articulation disorder The inability to correctly produce speech sounds (phonemes) because of the imprecise placement, timing…
- Keratolytic Pertaining to keratolysis, the softening and shedding of the horny outer layer of the skin. A keratolytic…
- IgM Immunoglobulin M, a major class of immunoglobulins. IgM includes the antibodies that are usually produced…
- Microscope, electron See: Fluorescent microscope.
- Hormone, thyroxine A chemical substance made by the thyroid gland The thyroid gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormones…