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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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Arthritis, spondylitis
A form of arthritis causing chronic inflammation of the spine
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Show more- Hemiplegia Paralysis of one side of the body. From hemi- (half) + plege (a blow, stroke)
- Naturopath A person who practices naturopathy, a drugless system of therapy based on the use of physical forces such as…
- Caffeine A stimulant found naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans (chocolate) and kola nuts (cola) and…
- Neurobiological disorder An illness of the nervous system caused by genetic, metabolic, or other biological factors. Many illnesses…
- Esophageal acid infusion test See: Bernstein test
- Radioactive iodine An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive. Radioactive iodine is used in diagnostic tests…
- Eczema vaccinatum A common concern with smallpox vaccination involving the implantation of the vaccinia virus from the…
- Gland, sweat The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the…
- Tendinitis Inflammation of a tendon (the tissue by which muscle attaches to bone). Tendinitis most commonly occurs as a…
- Holt-Oram syndrome A genetic syndrome characterized by the combination of heart disease and malformations of the upper limb. The…
- Fiber and bowel disorders High fiber diets help delay the progression of diverticulosis and, at least, reduce the bouts of…
- Drain A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or wick. As a verb, to allow…