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Defecation syncope
The temporary loss of consciousness (syncope) upon defecating (having a bowel movement). Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in plain English, fainting. The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include…
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Show more- Calcinosis An abnormal deposit of calcium salts in body tissues, as is seen in some forms of disease
- GM2-gangliosidosis, B variant This disorder known as Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is concisely defined by OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in…
- Vagina, septate A vagina that is divided, usually longitudinally, to create a double vagina. This situation can be easily…
- Arteriosclerotic aneurysm A localized widening (aneurysm) of a vessel that occurs because the vessel wall is weakened by…
- Morton foot See: Morton' neuroma
- Pax3 One in a family of Pax genes involved in regulating embryonic development at the level of transcription. The…
- Lumpectomy The surgical removal of a small tumor (a lump) which may or may not be benign (or malignant). Lumpectomy has…
- Shy-Drager syndrome A mysterious progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems, also called multiple system…
- Frankenfood Perjorative term for genetically modified food whether it be derived from genetically engineered plants or…
- German disease Syphilis. Depending upon someone's thoughts as to where the disease came from, syphilis was also known as the…
- Presbyacousia See: Presbycusis
- Storm surge The onshore rush of sea or lake water caused primarily by the high winds that are associated with a…