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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Temperature
The temperature is the specific degree of hotness or coldness of the body. It is usually measured with a thermometer
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- Weaver-Smith syndrome. See: Weaver syndrome
- Cortex, adrenal The outer portion of the adrenal gland located on top of each kidney. The adrenal cortex produces steroid…
- Erythema chronicum migrans The classic initial rash of Lyme disease. In the early phase of the illness, within hours to weeks of the…
- Visceral Referring to the viscera, the internal organs of the body, specifically those within the chest (as the heart…
- Diabetes insipidus Diabetes insipidus: Excessive urination and extreme thirst as a result of inadequate output of the pituitary…
- Talipes equinovarus The common ('classic') form of clubfoot. Talipes is made up of the Latin talus (ankle) + pes (foot). Equino-…