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Prion dementia
See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
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- Venous line, central A catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava…
- Radical neck See: Radical neck dissection
- Dermatome (1) A localized area of skin that is has its sensation via a single nerve from a single nerve root of the…
- Acetyl coenzyme A An important metabolic intermediate, derived from various pathways, such as glycolysis, fatty acid oxidation…
- Myeloproliferative Referring to the proliferation of the bone marrow cells that give rise to red blood cells, granulocytes (a…
- Blood count The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic millimeter of blood
- Asbestos Asbestos: A natural material made up of tiny fibers which can lodge in the lungs and lead to cancer or…
- ITN Insecticide-treated bednet. 'Provision of insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) is universally accepted as an…
- Benzodiazepines A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the treatment of anxiety. Benzodiazepines…
- UA Abbreviation for urinalysis, a test that determines the content of the urine. Because urine removes toxins…