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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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C-IBS
Constipation-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
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Show more- FGFR3 Abbreviation for fibroblast growth factor receptor 3. Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are known to cause three…
- Disease, degenerative joint Also known as osteoarthritis, this type of arthritis is caused by inflammation, breakdown and eventual loss…
- German measles immunization The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is…
- Yellow enzymes A group of respiratory enzymes that catalyze reactions in the body permitting cells to respire, to breath…
- Sesquipedalian A long polysyllabic word that means having many syllables or using long words, as is all too often the case…
- Laryngeal papilloma A warty growth in the larynx, usually on the vocal cords. Persistent hoarseness is a common symptom. NTER>…
- Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1 Abbreviated APM1. The APM1 gene encodes the hormone adiponectin
- Western medicine Conventional medicine, as distinct for instance from traditional Chinese medicine
- Inhibitor, ACE See: ACE inhibitor
- Lower leg The lower leg is the bottom segment of the leg: the part below the knee. The lower leg contains two long…
- Splenectomy An operation to remove the spleen
- Tumor, islet cell See: Islet cell cancer