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MDCT
Multidetector computed tomography
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- Hereditary arthro-ophthalmopathy See: Stickler syndrome
- Boil A skin abscess, a collection of pus localized deep in the skin. A boil usually starts as a reddened, tender…
- Filial 1. In genetics, the first generation that results from the crossing of two parental lines, as the filial…
- Gastroenterology The medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system…
- Wry neck Medically called spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis. The most common of the focal dystonias. In…
- Altitude sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Carcinoma, ampullary Cancer of a structure called the ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at the junction where the common…
- Othello syndrome The delusion of infidelity of a spouse or partner. The Othello syndrome affects males and, less often…
- Charbon Known also as anthrax, charbon is a serious bacterial infection. It is not primarily a human disease but…
- Hemi- Prefix meaning one half, as in hemiparesis, hemiplegia, and hemithorax. From the Greek hemisus meaning half…
- IgM Immunoglobulin M, a major class of immunoglobulins. IgM includes the antibodies that are usually produced…