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Epistaxis
Medical term for nosebleed. The nose is a part of the body that is very rich in blood vessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position on the face. As a result, any trauma to the face can cause bleeding which may be profuse…
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- Syndrome, Noonan (NS) A multifaceted genetic disorder characterized by a series of birth defects (congenital malformations)…
- PYY A hormone concerned with hunger and the lack of hunger (satiety). Soon after eating, PYY is secreted into the…
- Cigarette A small roll of finely cut tobacco enclosed in a wrapper of thin paper designed for smoking. 'Cigarettes are…
- Circle of Willis An arterial circle at the base of the brain that is of critical importance. The circle of Willis receives all…
- XX male syndrome A syndrome characterized by the presence of an XX sex chromosome complement in an individual with male…
- Recalls, FDA Recalls: The recall of a defective or possibly harmful product by the US Food & Drug Administration (the…
- Page kidney Chronic longstanding compression of the kidney resulting in hypertension. The kidney is compressed, most…
- Sac, pericardial See: Pericardial sac
- Palpable Something that can be felt or touched. For example, a palpable tumor is one that can be felt. From the Latin…
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura A blood disorder characterized by the destruction of blood platelets due to the presence of antiplatelet…
- Hyperhidrosis, palmoplantar See: Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis