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Factitious disorder by proxy
See: Munchhausen syndrome by proxy
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Show more- Inspissate To thicken. Inspissated bile is thickened bile
- Syndrome, cavernous sinus A cavernous sinus thrombosis is a blood clot within the cavernous sinus, a large channel of venous blood in a…
- Hysterectomy, total Hysterectomy, total: Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Also called a complete hysterectomy
- PJS Polycystic kidney disease.
- Test, pupil dilation An examination that enables an eye care professional to see more of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of…
- Absenteeism The frequent absence from work or other duty without good reason. See also: Presenteeism
- Hurricane A regionally specific name for a strong tropical cyclone. The term hurricane applies in the North Atlantic…
- Adenoma A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. If it becomes cancerous, it is called an…
- Deltoid An adjective and a noun. Adjective: In the shape of delta, the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet. A capital…
- Tube, swallowing See: Swallowing tube
- Concatemer Multiple copies of a DNA sequence arranged end to end in tandem. Concatenate means to link together in a…
- Paronychia Inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection. The infection may be bacterial…