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Hydroxyapatite crystal disease
Hydroxyapatite crystal disease:The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as hydroxyapatite crystal disease. Hydroxyapatite is a major component and an essential ingredient of normal bone and teeth, makes up…
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Show more- Hyper-IgD syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by recurring attacks of chills and fever that usually start before the first…
- Femoral head, avascular necrosis of the See Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Deformity, cauliflower-ear Deformity, cauliflower-ear: Destruction of the underlying cartilage framework of the outer ear (pinnae)…
- Nares The nostrils or nasal passages. Nares is the Latin plural of naris, meaning nostril. Nares shares the same…
- Muscle, ciliary One of the muscles that relax the zonules to enable the lens to change shape for focusing. The zonules are…
- Cholangiography Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with contrast medium. The contrast medium may be administered…
- Lattice dystrophy A form of hereditary corneal dystrophy in which there is an accumulation of amyloid deposits, or abnormal…
- Pruritus ani A medical name for itchiness of the anus. See Anal itching
- Norplant contraceptive Implantable progestin in the form of Norplant was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…
- Ultrasound, endoscopic See: Endoscopic ultrasound
- Scarification The making of many small, superficial scratches in the skin. Scarification may be done in giving a smallpox…
- Trichotillomania Compulsive hair pulling. A disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes…