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Vision therapy
The use of special eye exercises to address eye defects, such as strabismus. Some vision therapists also claim that eye exercises can help people with neurological or learning disabilities. This approach is not proven for the latter use…
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- Genome, C. elegans See: C. elegans genome.
- Genotype The genetic constitution (the genome) of a cell, an individual or an organism. The genotype is distinct from…
- Corneal transplant The replacement of the clear window on the front of the eye (cornea) by a healthy cornea. The procedure is…
- Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase See: Protein kinase A
- Salvage therapy 1. A final treatment for people who are nonresponsive to or cannot tolerate other available therapies for a…
- Syndrome, Horner A complex of abnormal findings, namely sinking in of one eyeball, ipsilateral ptosis (drooping of the upper…
- Gland, endocrine See: Endocrine gland
- Hospice A program or facility that provides special care for people who are near the end of life and for their…
- Contraceptive, diaphragm A barrier method of contraception that is available by prescription only and must be sized by a health…
- Dacryoadenitis Inflammation of a lacrimal gland (a gland that produces tears)
- Valdecoxib Valdecoxib: Generic name of a cox-2 inhibitor. See: Bextra.