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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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Nd (NINDS): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., the NINDS's mission is to 'support and conduct research and research training on the normal structure and function of the nervous system and on the causes, prevention…
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Show more- Temporal bone A large irregular bone situated at the base and side of the skull. The temporal bone is connected with the…
- Low placenta Location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus (womb) so that the placenta partially or completely…
- Disease, Fong See Nail-patella syndrome
- Trigeminal nerve The trigeminal nerve functions both as the chief nerve of sensation for the face and the motor nerve…
- IFA Indirect immunofluorescence assay
- Nail cross furrows See: Beau's lines
- Gout Gout: Condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, recurring attacks of…
- Pleonasm An excess in the number of parts or in the size of a growth. Pleonasm comes from a Greek word (pleonasmos)…
- Keratosis, seborrheic A benign skin disorder due to excessive growth of the top layer of skin cells, usually found in persons over…
- Nipple absence Medically called athelia, this is a rare condition but it is common in certain conditions. Athelia tends to…
- Bird flu Bird flu: See: Avian influenza.
- Placental chorioangioma A benign vascular (blood vessel) tumor of the placenta (afterbirth). Large chorioangiomas cause complications…