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Infection, urinary tract (UTI)
An infection in the urinary system that begins when microorganisms cling to the opening of the urethra (the canal from the bladder) and begin to multiply. Most UTIs are due to one type of bacteria, E. (Escherichia) coli, a normal denizen…
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- Scratch test for allergy A mammogram (an X-ray of the breast) in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually involves two…
- Fracture, stress A fracture caused by repetitive stress, as may occur in sports, strenuous exercise, or heavy physical labor…
- Rectal exam, digital (DRE) An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a…
- Circinate balanitis A form of skin inflammation around the penis in males with Reiter's syndrome. The skin around the shaft and…