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Reduction mammaplasty
See: Breast reduction
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- Syndrome, economy class The formation of blood clots in veins deep within the legs -- deep vein thrombosis -- occurring during (or…
- Therapy, adjuvant Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment. Adjuvant treatment is an addition to…
- A-T Ataxia-telangiectasia
- Itch, seabather's An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Dog heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. See: Heartworm
- Nephrology The art and science of the care of the kidney.
- Nonpenetrant trait A genetic trait (characteristic) that is present in the genome but does not manifest itself in the…
- Scales, body fat See: Bioelectric impedance analysis
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