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Mumps immunization
The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is now given in two dosages. The first should be given at 12-15 months of age. The second vaccination should be given at 4-6 years…
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Show more- Structural scoliosis A fixed lateral (sideway) curve of the spine. Structural scoliosis often occurs from unknown factors without…
- Clotbuster An informal term for a drug that can dissolve a clot. See: Thrombolytic agent
- Laryngeal palsy Paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, a branch of the vagus nerve (a long and important nerve that…
- Surgery, stereotactic Surgery in which a system of three- dimensional coordinates is used to locate the site to be operated on…
- Fear of insects An abnormal and persistent fear of insects. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they…
- Staph Very commonly used shortened form of Staphylococcus, a very common and important group of bacteria. See…
- Laryngomalacia A soft floppy larynx (voice box). NTER>
- Metapneumovirus See: Human metapneumovirus
- Zolpidem Zolpidem: Brand name: Ambien. A sedative hypnotic drug in a class closely related the benzodiazepines…
- Carbohydrates Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as…
- Chronic bronchitis Defined clinically as a daily cough with production of sputum for 3 months, two years in a row. In chronic…
- Fear of fur An abnormal and persistent fear of fur is called doraphobia. Sufferers of this fear avoid fur-bearing animals…