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Congenital deafness
Deafness: Loss of hearing present at birth. Congenital deafness contrasts to acquired deafness which occurs after birth. The distinction between congenital and acquired deafness specifies only the time that the deafness appears. It does…
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- Vaccination, pneumococcal pneumonia
- Lecithinase See: Phospholipase
- Ligand A molecule that binds to another. Often, a soluble molecule such as a hormone or neurotransmitter that binds…
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome An infection of the skin with group II Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The bacteria release toxins, causing…
- Anemia, pernicious A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not produce the…
- Quaque (on prescription) If a medicine is to be taken every so- many hours, it is written 'q_h'; the 'q' standing for the Latin word…
- Anticoagulant Any agent used to prevent the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants have various uses. Some are used for…
- Strait 1. (adjective) Narrow or confined. As in straitjacket. 2. (noun) A narrow passageway. As in the pelvic strait.
- Resveratrol An antioxidant present in many plants. Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol called a phytoalexin, a class of…
- Bruxism Grinding and gnashing the teeth. Bruxism is due to clenching of the teeth other than in chewing and is…
- Materteral 1. Literally, relating to a maternal aunt.2. Figuratively, suggestive of an aunt on either side of the…