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Frasier syndrome
A condition characterized by the presence of an XY sex chromosome constitution and undermasculinized external genitalia that may range from ambiguous in appearance to normal-looking female genitalia. There is also kidney disease…
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- Leukemia, myelogenous Condition in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. Early symptoms include fatigue and night…
- Power outage preparations It is recommended that people make an emergency plan that includes a disaster supply kit. This kit should…
- Tension, intraocular The pressure within the eye
- Popliteal Refers to the back of the knee.
- Prognathism An overly prominent jaw.
- Jellyfish itch An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Venous catheterization See: Catherization, venous
- Familial mental retardation 1 See FMR1.
- Polyuria The excessive passage of urine (at least 2.5 liters per day for an adult) resulting in profuse urination and…
- Amygdaloid nucleus A small oval structure in the temporal lobe of the brain that is closely connected to the hypothalamus, the…