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- Chondrogenesis imperfecta See: Achondrogenesis type II
- Morphea Skin changes that are localized to one or more patchy areas of skin that become hardened, dry, smooth and…
- Paleostriatum A pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. The paleostriatum is specifically part of what is called the…
- Osler, Sir William Renowned Canadian physician (1849-1919) who taught at McGill University, the University of Pennsylvania…
- Meiotic nondisjunction Failure of two members of a chromosome pair to separate (disjoin) during meiosis so that both go to one…
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Nistration: A part of the U.S. Public Health Service, SAMHSA works to improve the quality and availability of…
- Vein, saphenous The saphenous veins -- there are two, the great and the small saphenous veins -- are the principal veins that…
- Test, FTA-ABS FTA-ABS stands for fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed, a blood serum screening test for syphilis…
- Yellow fever An acute systemic (bodywide) illness caused by a virus called a Flavivirus. In severe cases, the viral…
- Disease, guinea worm See: Guinea worm disease
- Anotia No ear. The term 'anotia' usually refers to congenital (from birth) absence of the external ear, the auricle…