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Cleidocranial dysplasia
Cleidocranial dysplasia: A genetic (inherited) disorder of bone development characterized by: > >Absent or incompletely formed collar bones (the 'cleido-' part refers to the clavicles, the collar bones) The child with this disorder can…
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- Peritonitis, chronic Longstanding inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and pelvis…
- Arthritis, rheumatoid Autoimmune disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints and can cause inflammation of…
- Induced disease by proxy See: Munchhausen syndrome by proxy
- Vulnerary (Plural = vulneraries). A remedy used in healing or treating wounds. Any preparation, plant or drug used in…
- Medicine, adoption Medicine for the adopted child, including pre-adoption counseling and evaluation based on a child's medical…
- Surgery, anti-reflux (fundoplication) A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not…
- Recommended Daily Allowance Popular name for the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
- Childhood (1) The time for a boy or girl from birth until he or she is an adult. (2) The more circumscribed period of…
- Periosteum The periosteum is a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all…
- Actinic Referring to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight and UV lamps. Sunburn is an actinic burn. An actinic…
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