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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Zoophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of animals. A phobia is an unreasonable fear that can cause avoidance and…
- T-cell lymphoma A disease in which cells in the lymphoid system called T cells (or T lymphocytes) become malignant. T-cell…
- Breast reduction Breast reduction: Surgical reduction of breast size in order to reduce the weight of the breasts and relieve…
- Somatropin Growth hormone made by the pituitary gland or a synthetic version of that hormone. Naturally occurring…
- Visual acuity The clarity or clearness of the vision, a measure of how well a person sees. The ability to distinguish…