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Farsightedness
Farsightedness: Medically termed hyperopia; the ability to see distant objects more clearly than close objects. Farsightedness (hyperopia) may be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
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- Choriocarcinoma A highly malignant tumor that arises from trophoblastic cells within the uterus. Choriocarcinoma tends to be…
- MIC-1 Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1. A divergent member of the transforming growth factor beta superfamily…
- Kindercam See: Kiddie cam
- Anti-citrulline antibody See: Citrulline antibody
- Anterior cruciate ligament A ligament in the knee that crosses from the underside of the femur (the thigh bone) to the top of the tibia…
- Marker, blood A sign of a disease or condition that can be isolated from a blood sample. For example, the monoclonal…
- Streptococcus, group B A major cause of infections, including infections involving the pregnant woman and her newborn infant. Strep…
- Diaphragm (muscle) The muscle that separates the chest (thoracic) cavity from the abdomen. The diaphragm is the main muscle of…
- Deficiency, alpha-galactosidase A See: Fabry disease
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