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Mycobacterium intercellulare
A slow-growing bacterium found in the soil and in dust particles that can cause the mycobacterium avian complex (MAC). See: Mycobacterium avian complex
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- Anaesthesia See: Anesthesia
- Neuropathy, hypoglossal See: Hypoglossal neuropathy
- Thrombi Just the plural of thrombus. See: Thrombus
- Error, type II See: Error, beta
- PLP1 The gene encoding proteolipid protein, or lipophilin, the primary constituent of myelin. The PLP1 gene is on…
- Mountain sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Mimetic The adjective for 'mimesis' -- imitation or mimicry. A radiomimetic drug is one that imitates the effects of…
- Factitious disease by proxy See: Munchhausen syndrome by proxy
- Leukotriene One of a group of hormones that cause the symptoms of hayfever and asthma. Derived from arachidonic acid, the…
- Subluxation of the radial head See: Nursemaid's elbow
- Meatus, female urethral The urethra is the transport tube leading from the bladder to discharge urine outside the body. In females…