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Nonstructural scoliosis
A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis involves a temporary change of spinal curvature. This is caused by an underlying condition such as a difference in leg length, muscle…
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- Crohn enterocolitis See: Crohn disease
- Gap junction An organized collections of protein channels in cell membranes that allows ions and small molecules to pass…
- Adenovirus A group of viruses responsible for a spectrum of respiratory disease as well as infection of the stomach and…
- Vaginitis, atrophic Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may…
- Eye, absent Also called anophthalmia, a congenital malformation (birth defect) of the globe. Anophthalmia refers…
- Sickness, mountain >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Retinoblastoma Retinoblastoma: A malignant eye tumor in children, usually under age 5, that arises in cells in the…
- Medical word origin See: Medical etymology
- Translation To go from RNA to protein, translation is needed. Translation is the process by which the genetic code…
- Occam's razor The principle of scientific or, in medicine, diagnostic parsimony or 'unitarianism.' In medicine, a clinician…
- Kinetic With movement. The opposite of kinetic is akinetic. It means without movement. In neurology, kinetic and…