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Syndrome, toxic shock
A grave condition occurring predominantly in menstruating women using tampons, toxic shock is characterized by a highly toxic state (with sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aching) followed by low blood pressure (hypotension)…
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- Muromonab-CD3 A murine monoclonal antibody. See: OKT3
- Folate Folic acid, one of the B vitamins that is a key factor in the synthesis (the making) of nucleic acid (DNA and…
- Biochemistry The chemistry of biology, the application of the tools and concepts of chemistry to living systems…
- Snellen's chart The familiar eye chart used to measure how well you see at various distances. Snellen's chart is imprinted…
- Chondrogenesis imperfecta See: Achondrogenesis type II
- Camelpox A severe disease of camels in northern Africa and southwestern Asia caused by the camelpox virus. This virus…
- Hepatitis, toxic Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by an industrial chemical such as carbon tetrachloride or…
- Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) An inherited disorder featuring short recurring crises of severe abdominal pain and bouts of fever. Other…
- Vasa previa A condition in which blood vessels within the placenta or the umbilical cord are trapped between the fetus…
- Left-handed In popular usage, the leg extends from the top of the thigh down to the foot. However, in medical…