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Aldrin
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- HCV PCR viral load test See: HCV PCR
- Melanoma, nodular One of the four clinical types of malignant melanoma, typically presents as a raised, distinct, bluish-black…
- ARDS ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. A fulminant lung condition in which trauma to the lungs leads to…
- Ophthalmitis Inflammation of the eye. Also known as ophthalmia
- Occipital hematoma A hematoma (collection of blood) in the occipital region (at the back of the head). An occipital hematoma may…
- Endep See: Amitriptyline
- Cardiac myxoma A benign tumor of the heart and the most common type of heart tumor in adults. Cardiac myxomas can appear in…
- Cyst, pilonidal A special kind of abscess that occurs in the cleft between the buttocks. Forms frequently in adolescence…
- Hypercalciuria Excess calcium in the urine
- Defibrillation The use of a carefully controlled electric shock, administered either through a device on the exterior of the…