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Barrett esophagus
See: Barrett's esophagus
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Show more- Mucopolysaccharidosis type VIII DiFerrante syndrome, due to deficiency of the enzyme glucosamine-6-sulfate. See also Mucopolysaccharidosis.
- ALS5 See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5
- Speckled iris Due to little white (or lightly colored) spots that are slightly elevated on the surface of the iris. These…
- Pancytopenia A shortage of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells as well as platelets.
- Tibia vara Improper growth of the tibia in the leg, causing bowlegs or other leg problems. The tibia may bow anteriorly…
- Abuse, pregnancy Abuse of an expectant mother. This abuse is most often perpetrated by the woman's spouse, partner, or…
- Channel, ion See: Ion channel
- Body mass index A key index for relating a person's body weight to their height. The body mass index (BMI) is a person's…
- Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein ALOX5AP. See: FLAP
- Pandiculation The act of stretching and yawning. (If you are in a public place, you might consider demonstrating the…
- Jejunostomy A surgical operation to create an opening of the jejunum (a part of the (a part of the small intestine) to a…
- Trochlear nerve The trochlear nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, one of the extraocular muscles, the…