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Beaded vitreous type Stickler syndrome
Stickler syndrome, type II. See: Stickler syndrome
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- OTC (over-the-counter) Available without a prescription. OTC drugs are available without a prescription, simply 'over the counter.'…
- Fear of sharks Excessive and persistent fear of sharks is termed galeophobia. Sufferers from this phobia experience anxiety…
- Keratotomy, radial An eye surgery procedure designed to flatten the cornea, reducing its optical power, to correct…
- Precursor Forerunner. That which precedes or is derived from an available source. The term 'precursor' is applied to an…
- Lactase Enzyme that breaks down the milk sugar lactose into glucose and galactose. Persons with a deficiency of…
- Fungistatic Capable of inhibiting the growth of fungi
- Vitreous type 2 Stickler syndrome Stickler syndrome, type II. See: Stickler syndrome
- Oneiric Relating to dreams; dream-like. From the Greek 'oneiros' (dream). See oneirophrenia
- Oromandibular dystonia Oro- refers to the mouth and mandibular refers to the lower jaw. Oromandibular dystonia affects the muscles…