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Gout
Gout: Condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis), deposits of hard lumps of uric acid in and around the joints, and decreased kidney function and…
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Show more- Resection Surgical removal of part of an organ
- Vagus nerve A remarkable nerve that supplies nerve fibers to the pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea…
- Joint, AC The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is located between the acromion (a projection of the scapula that forms the…
- Zoophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of animals. A phobia is an unreasonable fear that can cause avoidance and…
- Parvovirus B19 See: Fifth disease
- Genetic transformation A process by which the genetic material carried by an individual cell is altered by the incorporation of…
- Brown syndrome An ophthalmology (eye) problem. Brown syndrome is an abnormality that is present at birth (congenitally) and…
- Parasplenic Located near or alongside of the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen…
- Scler- (Or sclero-) A confusing prefix that can refer exclusively to hardness (from the Greek 'skleros' meaning…
- Meningococcal meningitis Meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges (the membranes covering of the brain and spinal cord) due to…
- Hypervolemic Pertaining to hypervolemia, an abnormal increase in blood volume. For example, hypervolemic hyponatremia…
- Medication, antifungal A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…