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Type 1 GM2-gangliosidosis
See: Tay-Sachs disease
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- Hypercalciuria Excess calcium in the urine
- Troche A small medicated lozenge designed to dissolve. For example, to soothe the throat as a cough drop. Strictly…
- DNA cloning The use of DNA manipulation procedures to produce multiple copies of a single gene or segment of DNA
- Neurofibromatosis type 2 Abbreviated NF2. A genetic disorder characterized by the growth of benign tumors of both acoustic nerves (the…
- Concussion of the brain A traumatic injury to the brain as a result of a violent blow, shaking, or spinning. A brain concussion can…
- Thyroid hormones Chemical substances made by the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck. This gland uses…
- Syndrome, burning mouth An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
- LQTS The long QT syndrome. See Long QT syndrome
- AChE (acetylcholinesterase) Abbreviation for acetylcholinesterase. See: Acetylcholinesterase
- Hemarthrosis Blood in a joint.
- Pulmonary artery catheter Also called a Swan-Ganz catheter. A light flexible balloon-tipped tube that is introduced into the pulmonary…