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Swallowing syncope
The temporary loss of consciousness upon swallowing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while…
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Show more- Th3 A distinct type of T-helper cell. See: T-helper cell
- Scaffold 1. In genetics, the chromosome structure consisting entirely of nonhistone proteins remaining after all the…
- Oxygenate To add oxygen to any chemical or physical system, including the human body. Oxygenate can also refer to the…
- Leaded 1. Framed, covered, or weighted with lead. As a leaded window. 2. Added in the form of tetraethyl lead as an…
- Premature menopause Premature menopause: Menopause (permanent cessation of menses) occurring before age 40 due to ovarian…
- Common cold Common cold: A viral upper respiratory tract infection. This contagious illness can be caused by many…
- TEE Transesophageal echocardiography. A diagnostic test which employs ultrasound waves to make images of the…
- Sydenham chorea An acute neurologic disorder that emerges several months following a streptococcal ('strep') infection, most…
- Primary amyloidosis Amyloidosis: A disorder of plasma cells (special white blood cells that produce antibodies), this is one of a…
- Thyroiditis, Hashimoto See: Hashimoto thyroiditis
- Galenic arteriovenous malformation See: Vein of Galen aneurysm
- Body packer An individual who ingests wrapped packets of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, ecstasy…