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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Thoracolumbosacral orthosis. This is one of two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis. Patients can wear this brace to correct spinal curves whose apex is at or below the eighth…
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- Gram-positive Gram-positive bacteria retain the color of the crystal violet stain in the Gram stain. This is characteristic…
- Necrobiosis See: Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
- Vertebral compression fracture One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be "vertebral" if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- Scarification The making of many small, superficial scratches in the skin. Scarification may be done in giving a smallpox…
- Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome See: Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Transvestism Dressing in the clothing of the opposite sex. Transvestism is distinct from both transsexualism and…
- Schizophrenia, childhood Schizophrenia, childhood: The onset of schizophrenia before adulthood. This condition is very rare in young…
- CT scan CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that…
- PARK3 Familial Parkinson disease type 3
- Johnny A hospital gown. A johnny is a short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being examined…
- Medication, antifungal A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…