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BUN
Blood urea nitrogen. A measure primarily of the urea level in blood. Urea is cleared by the kidney and diseases which compromises the function of the kidney will frequently lead to increased blood levels. The blood BUN level can also rise…
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- Naturopathic Pertaining to naturopathy
- Abstemious Marked by restraint, especially in the consumption of food or alcohol. From the Latin prefix 'abs-,' meaning…
- Rheumatologist, pediatric A physician who specializes in providing comprehensive care to children (as well as their families) with…
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- Sarcoma, soft tissue See: Soft tissue sarcoma
- P in biochemistry The abbreviation for protein. For example, p53 is a protein (53 kilodaltons in size).
- Athlete's foot Athlete's foot: A skin infection caused by a fungus called Trichophyton which can thrive and infect the upper…
- Dyshidrotic eczema Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Caudad An anatomic term meaning 1. Pertaining to the tail or the hind part. 2. Situated in or directed toward the…
- Parasplenic Located near or alongside of the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen…
- Hypochloremia Low blood levels of chloride. Chloride is the major anion found in the fluid outside of cells and in blood…