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Nephrocalcinosis
The deposition of calcium (in the form of calcium phosphate and calcium oxalate) in the substance of the kidney, a process that can impair the function of the kidney function. Nephrocalcinosis is caused by a number of conditions including…
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- Lysosome An organelle (a little organ) in a cell containing enzymes that degrade macromolecules (large molecules) and…
- Youth The time between childhood and maturity. (Unfortunately, as the songwriter Sammy Cahn noted, 'youth is wasted…
- NK cell See Natural killer cell
- Peri-appendiceal See: Periappendiceal
- Water on the brain Known medically as 'hydrocephalus', this is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the…
- Clinical psychology A professional specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance…
- Leucovorin Folinic acid, the active form of folic acid in the body. Used as an antidote to protect normal cells from…
- Trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome See: Hecht syndrome
- Td immunization Td is the vaccine given to children over six and adults as a booster for immunity to diphtheria and tetanus
- Zinc oxide A form of zinc that has antispasmodic qualities
- Pathologist, speech-language See: Speech-language pathologist