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Behcet's syndrome
Behcet's syndrome: A chronic inflammatory disorder involving the small blood vessels which is characterized by a classic triad of features: ulcers in the mouth, ulcers of the genitalia, and inflammation of the eye (uveitis). The mouth and…
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- Tamponade, chronic A situation in which a chronic excess of fluid inside the pericardial sac and thickening of the pericardial…
- Alpha Omega Alpha The medical honor society, the medical school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, in the United States and Canada…
- Syndrome, lipodystrophy A disturbance of lipid (fat) metabolism that involves the partial or total absence of fat and often the…
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) Attention deficit disorder (ADD): An inability to control behavior due to difficulty in processing neural…
- Hay fever Hay fever: A seasonal allergy to airborne particles characterized by itchy eyes, runny nose, nasal…
- Klebsiella A group of bacteria normally living in the intestinal tract and frequently the cause of nosocomial infections…
- Eruptive xanthoma The sudden eruption on the skin of crops of pink papules (firm pea-sized bumps) with a creamy center. They…
- C. elegans Caenorhabditis elegans, a roundworm
- Climacteric 1. The menopause in women.2. The corresponding time in the life of men.From the Greek klimakter, meaning…