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Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism: Underfunction of the parathyroid glands with deficient production of the hormone parathormone which leads to low blood calcium (hypocalcemia). The parathyroid glands are located adjacent to the thyroid gland. They may…
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- Hershey-Chase experiment An extraordinarily important experiment in 1952 that helped to convince the world that DNA was the genetic…
- Myofascial pain syndrome A condition characterized by chronic pain in the muscle tissues, similar to fibromyalgia. MPS is sometimes…
- Postremission therapy Chemotherapy to kill leukemia cells that survive after remission induction therapy
- Colonic 1. See: Colonic (adjective). 2. See: Colonic (noun)
- Cervicectomy Surgical removal of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina. Cervicectomy…
- Physician A physician is a person trained in the art of healing. In reality, contemporary physicians express their…
- Nasal mucus A slippery fluid produced by the membranes lining the nose. Excessive nasal mucus is the basis of a runny…
- Fetal distress Compromise of the fetus during the antepartum period (before labor) or intrapartum period (birth process)…
- Papule A small solid rounded bump rising from the skin that is usually less than 1 centimeter in diameter (less than…
- National Formulary Full name: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP-NF). An official publication, issued first…
- Sporadic >An endemic is present in a community at all times but in low frequency. An endemic is continuous, as in the…