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HHV-4
Human herpesvirus 4. See Epstein-Barr virus.
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Show more- Uricaciduria The presence of excess uric acid in the urine, which may be a sign of gout or kidney stones
- Medical word origin See: Medical etymology
- Vaginitis, atrophic Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may…
- Menstrual cramps Menstrual cramps: Cramping in the lower abdomen, usually in the first or second day of the menstrual cycle…
- Vertebrae, sacral There are 5 sacral vertebral bones. They are represented by the symbols S1 through S5 and are situated…
- HEOD The abbreviation for the scientific name of the insecticide dieldrin. (The scientific name for dieldrin…
- ASD Acronym for atrial septal defect.
- RXT Medical abbreviation for radiotherapy
- Occupational disease A disease due to a factor in a person's occupation. For example, lung disease in miners. Occupational…
- Cardiac rehabilitation A program for people with heart disease designed to reduce future heart risks. Cardiac rehabilitation usually…
- APM1 Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1. (AdiPose Most abundant gene transcript 1 = APM1.) The APM1 gene…
- Deficiency, selenium Lack of the essential mineral selenium, which can cause Keshan disease, a fatal form of cardiomyopathy…