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Shock syndrome, dengue
A syndrome due to the dengue virus that tends to affect children under 10, causing abdominal pain, hemorrhage (bleeding) and circulatory collapse (shock). Known also as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), it starts abruptly with high…
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- Sympathicoblastoma A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit…
- Jerk, hypnic See: Hypnic jerk
- Recurrent aural vertigo A condition, also known as Meniere's disease, with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears…
- Care, nail See: Nail care
- HEPA Acronym that stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air and for High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestor. HEPA…
- Herpes simplex type 1 A herpes virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. Here is a depiction of a…
- Nervous system, parasympathetic A part of the nervous system that slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes…
- Abse See: Abse, Dannie
- Disease, Minamata A disorder caused by methyl mercury poisoning that was first described in the inhabitants of Minamata Bay…