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Arthritis, gout
Joint inflammation caused by uric acid crystal deposits in the joint space. An attack is usually extremely painful. The uric acid crystals are deposited in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint lining (synovial lining). Intense joint…
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- Immunization, rubella See Immunization, MMR.
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- Hole, macular A hole in the macula, the tiny oval area made up of millions of nerve cells located at the center of the…
- Electrosurgery Instead of using a scalpel, the surgeon utilizes a heat-generating electrical device to burn or vaporize…
- Centenarian Someone who is 100 or more years old. Someone 110 years old and over (no upper limit) may also be referred to…
- Human herpesvirus 7 Closely related to HHV-6, human herpesvirus 7 has also been linked to roseola. Researchers believe it may…
- Mower injury Injury from a mower, a machine used to cut grass (or other grains or weeds) to an even length. The main…
- Hughlings Jackson, John (1835-1911) English physician who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty during the…
- Arthroscope A thin flexible fiberoptic scope which is introduced into a joint space through a small incision in order to…
- Internal medicine A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. A physician who specializes…