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Biopsy, muscle
See: Muscle biopsy
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- SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) A chronic inflammatory condition caused by an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease occurs when the…
- UV radiation Ultraviolet radiation. Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun, can burn the skin…
- Father (1) The male parent. (2) One who originates. For example, 'Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of…
- Due date The estimated calendar date when a baby will be born, the date the baby is due to be born. It is also called…
- Mask, oxygen A mask that covers the mouth and nose, and is hooked up to an oxygen tank. It delivers oxygen directly to the…
- Jackson, John Hughlings See: Hughlings Jackson, John
- Torticollis, congenital A deformity of the neck that is evident at birth. It is due to shortening of the neck muscles. Congenital…
- PCB See: PCBs
- APC (medication) Aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine (a pill containing all three)
- Fever, dengue An acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course with headache…
- Tuberculosis, pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) infecting the lungs. This is the most common form of active TB. It can be easily…