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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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HHV-1
Human herpesvirus 1. A herpes virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. Here is a depiction of a typical fever blister caused by HHV-1: NTER> In rare cases, as when the immune system is severely compromised…
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Show more- Neonatology The art and science of caring medically for the newborn.
- Pia mater One of the meninges, the pia mater is the delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord…
- Eczema, nummular Coin-shaped patches of irritated skin-most common on the arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs that may be…
- Hepatitis F It was formerly believed that a virus isolated from rare blood samples was able to cause hepatitis, and this…
- Debride To remove dead, contaminated or adherent tissue or foreign material. The purpose of wound debridement is to…
- Sting, insect Stings from large stinging insects such as yellow jackets, bees, hornets and wasps can trigger allergic…
- Syndrome, Brachmann-de Lange See: de Lange syndrome
- SNP A change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. These single base…
- T cell A type of white blood cell that is of key importance to the immune system and is at the core of adaptive…
- Osteogenesis imperfecta with blue sclerae See: Osteogenesis imperfecta type I.
- Immunodeficient Lacking immunity and so susceptible to infection.
- Phthisis A good trivia or crossword item. An over-consonanted Greek word meaning 'a dwindling or wasting away.'…