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Ambiguous genitalia
Genitalia that are neither typically female nor typically male. Also known as intersexual genitalia. Girls (with a 46, XX chromosome constitution) can have virilized genitalia due to excess androgen action. Conversely, the genitalia in…
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- Disease, fifth See Gaucher disease, type 1.
- Villi Plural of villus, a tiny finger-like or vascular projection
- Cide A type of bacteria that is the most common agent of gas gangrene and can also cause food poisoning as well as…
- Eye The organ of sight. The eye has a number of components. These components include but are not limited to the…
- Stool occult blood test A test to see whether there is blood in the bowel movement. Also called a fecal occult blood test: A test to…
- Microscopic anatomy The study of the form of structures seen under the microscope, as opposed to gross anatomy which involves…
- Arthrogryposis Joint contractures that develop before birth (prenatally) and are evident at birth (congenitally). A newborn…
- Pleural space The tiny area between the two layers of the pleura (the thin covering that protects and cushions the lungs)…
- Rheumatologist A specialist in the non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis. Rheumatologists have…
- Folinic acid The active form of folic acid in the body. See: Leucovorin
- Male external genitalia The external genital structures of the male, comprising the penis, the male urethra, and the scrotum