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Syndrome, polycystic ovary
See: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
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- Study, linkage A study aimed at establishing linkage between genes. Linkage is the tendency for genes and other genetic…
- Sensory integration A form of occupational therapy in which special exercises are used to strengthen the patient's sense of touch…
- Tricho- (prefix) Pertaining to hair. As in trichobezoar (a hair ball), trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling)…
- Fascioliasis See: Fasciola hepatica
- Aortic valve One of the four valves in the heart, this valve is situated at exit of the left ventricle of the heart where…
- Fever, remittent A type of fever that gradually decreases in intensity over time
- Cascade A sequence of successive activation reactions involving enzymes (enzyme cascade) or hormones (hormone…
- Rhinophyma Pronounced (ryno-fee-ma), a bulbous enlarged red nose and puffy cheeks (like those of the old comedian W.C…
- Living will A living will is one form of advance medical directive. Advance medical directives pertain to treatment…
- Arthralgia Pain in the joints. There are many possible causes of pain in a joint. The Greek 'algos' means 'pain.
- Mask, oxygen A mask that covers the mouth and nose, and is hooked up to an oxygen tank. It delivers oxygen directly to the…