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Rubella syndrome
The constellation of abnormalities caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) virus before birth. The syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital malformations (birth defects) and mental retardation. The individual features…
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Show more- Spitz-Holter valve A pioneering one-way valve created by John Holter to treat hydrocephalus. In 1955 Mr. Holter, , a hydraulics…
- Acid, folic One of the B vitamins that is a key factor in the synthesis (the making) of nucleic acid (DNA and RNA). A…
- Serine An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. A dietary nonessential amino acid, serine is present…
- Diabetes, insulin-dependent Also called type 1 diabetes. See Diabetes, type 1
- Intelligence test A questionnaire or series of exercises designed to measure intelligence. It is generally understood that…
- JP drain The original suction drain. The drain itself is inside the body. It is made of Teflon and has multiple…
- Subdural hematoma Bleeding into the space between the dura (the brain cover) and the brain itself. This space is called the…
- Agranulocytosis, infantile genetic Children born with this condition lack neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting…
- Clasped thumbs and mental retardation A syndrome with the following characteristic features: (1) neurologically: mental retardation and aphasia…
- American trypanosomiasis See: Chagas disease
- Optic nerve pathways The left and right branches of the optic nerves join behind the eyes, just in front of the pituitary gland…
- Ramus of the mandible One of the two prominent, projecting back parts of the horseshoe-shaped lower jaw bone