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Apert syndrome acrocephalosyndactyly
An inherited disorder causing abnormalities of the skull, face and hands and feet. There is premature closure of some of the sutures of the skull (craniosynostosis) resulting in an abnormally shaped head (which is unusually tall but short…
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- Antipsoriatic Directed against psoriasis. Sunlight is antipsoriatic, as are a number of drugs
- Referral The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a referral to ophthalmology, for…
- Diet, Atkins A high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate weight-loss diet popularized by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. See: Atkins…
- False labor Intermittent non-productive muscular contractions of the womb (uterus) during pregnancy, most commonly in the…
- Fiber and cholesterol Soluble fiber substances are effective in helping reduce the blood cholesterol. This is especially true with…
- Contraceptive sponge, vaginal A contraceptive device that is donut-shaped, made of plastic, contains a spermicide (nonoxynol-9) and is…
- Kikuchi disease A disorder that typically causes 'swollen glands' in the neck (cervical lymphadenopathy) together with fever…
- Syndrome, mucocutaneous lymph node A syndrome of unknown origin, mainly affecting young children. It causes fever, reddening of the eyes…
- Infiltrate To penetrate. If an IV infiltrates, the IV fluid penetrates the surrounding tissue.
- Appendix perforation Rupture of appendix
- Sexual child abuse Child abuse: Child abuse comprises four basic types of mistreatment: child neglect, physical abuse of a…