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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC)
A disorder that develops before birth (prenatal), is present at birth (congenital), and is characterized by reduced mobility of many (multiple) joints. In AMC the range of motion of the joints in the arms and legs is usually limited or…
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Show more- Dysphoric mania The concurrent presence of symptoms of depression and mania together. Also called Mixed bipolar state
- Enema, barium See: Barium enema
- Super spreader A highly infectious person who spreads the agent of an infectious disease to many other people. The historic…
- DNA splicing, alternative See Alternative splicing
- Slanted ear An ear that is slanted more than usual. Technically, an ear is slanted when the angle of the slope of the…
- Random numbers Numbers generated in an unpredictable haphazard sequence; numbers generated by chance alone
- Palmar Pertaining to the palm (the grasping side) of the hand. The ancient Romans used the word 'palma' for the…
- Shoulder, frozen See: Frozen shoulder
- Steroid, designer See: Designer steroid
- Factor, rheumatoid Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is measurable in the blood. It is commonly used as a blood test for the…
- FBLN3 The gene encoding the protein known as fibulin 3. See: Fibulin 3
- Parotitis Inflammation of the parotid glands. A classic feature of mumps.