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- Allergic contact dermatitis A red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system…
- Hematoma, extradural See: Epidural hematoma
- MI A poisonous vapor or mist believed to be made up of particles from decomposing material that could cause…
- Genetic meltdown A genomic crisis due to an extraordinarily high rate of mutation, a phenomenon known to occur in viruses and…
- Plantar warts Warts: Warts that grow on the soles of the feet. Plantar warts are different from most other warts. They tend…
- Contact dermatitis, allergic Also called allergic contact eczema, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into…
- Gln Glutamine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- Velocardiofacial syndrome A congenital malformation syndrome characterized by cleft palate, heart defects, abnormal facial structure…
- IV cholangiogram See: Intravenous cholangiogram
- Mutation, somatic See: Somatic mutation.
- Lung reduction surgery A surgical treatment for patients with advanced emphysema in which 20-35% of the emphysematous lung is…