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Dactyledema
Swelling of the fingers or toes
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- Respiratory distress syndrome, acute Better known as ARDS. See: ARDS
- Eczema, allergic contact Also called allergic contact dermatitis, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into…
- Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia: A high blood sugar. An elevated level specifically of the sugar glucose in the blood…
- Sex region Y A region on the Y chromosome that determines the sex of the individual. This region which goes by the symbol…
- Vaccination, DT DT (diphtheria and tetanus) vaccine does not protect from pertussis and is usually reserved for individuals…
- Manic Refers to a mood disorder in which a person seems 'high', euphoric, expansive, sometimes agitated…
- Infection, meningococcal See: Meningococcal infection
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