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- Hyperaldosteronism Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone from the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland or a tumor…
- Caesarian section, vaginal birth after It was once the rule that after a C-section, the next delivery also had to be by C-section. Now vaginal…
- Pulmonology The study and science of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs. See also: Pulmonary medicine
- Antielastase An inhibitor of the action of the enzyme elastase. Alpha-1 antitrypsin is an antielastase. Also called an…
- UA Abbreviation for urinalysis, a test that determines the content of the urine. Because urine removes toxins…
- Dislocation of the radial head See: Nursemaid's elbow
- TSH receptor The receptor for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which is also called thyrotropin. Encoded by a gene on…
- Collagen injection The practice of injecting collagen into a part of the face or body to make it larger, most often performed on…
- Poikiloderma Extra pigmentation of the skin demonstrating a variety of shades and associated with widened capillaries…
- Sugar Busters diet The Sugar Busters diet is a weight loss plan based upon restriction of sugar intake. The diet is based upon…
- Achilles tendon A tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is one of the…