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Mucolipidosis I
A type of mucolipidosis (see below) characterized by deficiency of the enzyme neuraminidase (sialidase). There are two forms of the disease. One form is characterized by cherry red spots in the eyes, gradual loss of vision, progressive…
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- Sociopathic personality See: Antisocial personality disorder
- Mouth mirror A little mirror on a rod that is used to examine the teeth and other structures within the mouth
- Cardiopulmonary bypass Bypass of the heart and lungs as, for example, in open heart surgery. Blood returning to the heart is…
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome A disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to vibration, specifically to the hands and forearms while using…
- Rheumatism Rheumatism is an older term, used to describe any of a number of painful conditions of muscles, tendons…
- Accoucheur French for a male obstetrician, a physician skilled in the art and science of managing pregnancy, labor and…
- Disorder, articulation See: Articulation disorder
- Emetophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of vomiting. Sufferers of emetophobia experience undue anxiety even though…
- Immune complex A cluster of interlocking antigens and antibodies forming a large network of molecules. Also called an…
- Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) An enzyme that helps dissolve clots. tPA is made by the cells lining blood vessels and has also been…
- Stones, cystine kidney Cystine kidney stones are due to cystinuria, an inherited (genetic) disorder of the transport of an amino…