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Scleredema adultorum
A misleading term since scleredema can also occur in children. See: Scleredema
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Show more- Recombinant DNA molecules A combination of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined using recombinant DNA technology
- International normalized ratio An international unit (IU) is an internationally accepted amount of a substance. This type of measure is used…
- Beta cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Heterotopic In the wrong place, in an abnormal place, misplaced. From the Greek roots 'hetero-' meaning 'other' + 'topos'…
- Immunization, chickenpox In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: Hepatitis B…
- Ectoparasite A parasite that lives on or in the skin but not within the body. Fleas and lice are ectoparasites…
- Retina The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates impulses that travel…
- Esophagus cancer See: Esophageal cancer
- Intensive care unit psychosis A disorder in which patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a similar hospital setting may experience…
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Public Health Service that works with…
- Disease, Werner-His Named for the German physician Heinrich Werner (who did not describe Werner's premature aging syndrome) and…
- Error, type I : Error, alpha