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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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- Peritonitis, chronic Longstanding inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the inner wall of the abdomen and pelvis…
- Sign, toe An important neurologic test based upon what the toes do when the sole of the foot is stimulated. If the big…
- Unconsciousness, temporary A partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings…
- MCH Abbreviation for mean cell hemoglobin concentration, which is the average concentration of hemoglobin in a…
- Pleurodesis A procedure that causes the membranes around the lung to stick together and prevents the buildup of fluid in…
- Chronic kidney failure See: Chronic renal failure
- Cystine kidney stones Cystine kidney stones are due to cystinuria, an inherited (genetic) disorder of the transport of an amino…
- The South Beach Diet The South Beach Diet is a weight loss plan described by cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD in a best-selling…
- Kawasaki disease Kawasaki disease: A disease that has nothing to do with the motor bike of the same name but is a syndrome of…
- Focal sclerosis See: Multiple sclerosis