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Gout
Gout: Condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis), deposits of hard lumps of uric acid in and around the joints, and decreased kidney function and…
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- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Drug Abuse (NIDA): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., NIDA's mission is to 'lead the…
- Bone morphogenetic protein A protein that induces the formation of bone and cartilage. Bone morphogenic protein 2 (which is symbolized…
- Menetrier's disease See: Giant hypertrophic gastritis
- Thrombus A blood clot in a blood vessel or within the heart. From the Greek thrombos meaning a lump or clump, or a…
- Duct A passage or a tube with well-defined walls suitable for the conveyance of air or liquids, as the bile duct…
- Craniology The study of variations in size, shape, and proportion of the skull (cranium). Also known as phrenology, it…
- Reaction, hibernation See: SAD
- Drunkorexia A term coined to refer to condition of binge drinking combined with the typical self-imposed starvation seen…
- Headache, thunderclap A sudden and excruciatingly painful headache. Some doctors feel that in the absence of a known headache…
- Toxin, botulinum See: Botulinum toxin
- Barium 1. A metallic element belonging to the alkaline earths with an atomic number of 56 and an atomic weight of…