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Craniometaphyseal dysplasia
An inherited skeletal condition that involves abnormal bone formation and abnormal mineralization of the skull as well as the long bones. There is increased density of craniofacial bones beginning at the base of the skull during early…
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- Guinea pig 1.Cavia porcellus, also known as Cavia cobaya, a plump rodent native to South America brought to Europe by…
- Lactation The process of milk production. Human milk is secreted by the mammary glands, which are located within the…
- Schistosoma japonicum A species of trematode worm that parasitizes humans and that (like S. mansoni) causes liver and…
- Dissection, aortic See: Aortic dissection
- Sweat chloride test Sweat chloride test: A test for cystic fibrosis. See: Sweat test.
- Ethmoid sinus A collection of air cells within the ethmoid bone, a spongy bone which makes up the front of the floor of the…
- Antipsoriatic Directed against psoriasis. Sunlight is antipsoriatic, as are a number of drugs
- Eyelid myokymia Fine continuous contractions of the eyelid muscle, typically involving one of the lower eyelids, less often…
- NICHD A silver-white metallic element. Long-term exposure to nickel, such as from jewelry, can cause a form of…
- Rhythm method Also known as fertility awareness, natural family planning, and periodic abstinence, this approach to…
- Cystic hernia See: Cystocele