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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Children's immunizations
Immunizations: In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: > >Hepatitis B >Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis >Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) >Poliovirus >Measles, mumps, rubella >Varicella…
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Show more- Blood pressure, high Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is, by definition, a repeatedly elevated blood pressure…
- Compound fracture A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called an open fracture. NTER> Note that a…
- Eczema, dyshidrotic Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Flow cytometry Analysis of biological material by detection of the light-absorbing or fluorescing properties of cells or…
- Munchausen syndrome (This is an alternate entry to Munchhausen syndrome with two h's in Munchhausen. Whole medical reports have…
- Toxic hepatitis Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by an industrial chemical such as carbon tetrachloride or…
- Active tuberculosis See: Tuberculosis, active
- Colostomy, transverse A colostomy in which the exterior opening (stoma) is located on the upper abdomen
- Gastric ulcer A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…
- National Institute Arthritis, Musculoskeletal L and Skin Diseases (NIAMS): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. As its somewhat cumbersome…
- Complication In medicine, an additional problem that arises following a procedure, treatment or illness and is secondary…
- Deafness, nonsyndromic A blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in the thigh or leg. The clot can break off as an embolus and make its…