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Overgrowth syndrome
One in a group of disorders resulting in overgrowth, as evidenced by unusually large size at birth, excessive postnatal growth, and increased weight, increased length, and/or increased head circumference. There is an increased risk of…
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- Syndrome, Pallister-Killian Condition with multiple malformations at birth and mental retardation due to isochromosome 12p mosaicism (an…
- Adjuvant therapy Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment. Adjuvant treatment is an addition…
- Urine Liquid waste. The urine is a clear, transparent fluid. It normally has an amber color. The average amount of…
- Squawroot See: Blue cohosh
- Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3
- RX Medical abbreviation for treatment
- Co-stimulation An event in the immune system involving the delivery of a second signal by an antigen-presenting cell. The…
- Urethroscope A device for examining the inside of the urethra
- Low placenta Location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus (womb) so that the placenta partially or completely…
- Labial Pertaining to the lip, one of the fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth or the vagina. Oral…
- Fear of heat Thermophobia. An abnormally excessive and persistent fear of heat, including hot weather and hot objects…