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Collagenopathy
Any one of a group of disorders that affect connective tissue, the tissue that supports the body's joints and organs. The collagenopathies are caused by defects in type II or type XI collagen. Collagens are complex molecules that provide…
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Show more- Cancer, papillary Cancer, papillary: Cancer of a structure called the papilla or ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at…
- Itch, jellyfish An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Talus The ankle bone. The ankle joint is formed by the talus and the bottom of the tibia and fibula that rest upon…
- Aorta, ascending The ascending aorta is the first section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. The ascending aorta…
- Spinal cord compression The act of exerting an abnormal amount of pressure on the spinal cord. Compression of the spinal cord may…
- Dirofilaria immitis The dog heartworm
- Cephaly Familiar abbreviation of the name of one of the cephalic disorders, a series of congenital condition that…
- IPV Abbreviation for intelligence quotient, an attempt to measure the intelligence of someone. The IQ score is…
- Retrosternal Behind the sternum (the breastbone)
- Acute confusional state See: Delirium
- Fear of bridges An abnormal and persistent fear of bridges, especially crossing bridges. Sufferers of this phobia experience…
- Allergic purpura See: Schonlein-Henoch purpura