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ESR
Abbreviation for erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a blood test that detects and monitors inflammation in the body. It measures the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) in a test tube separate from blood serum over time, becoming sediment in…
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Show more- Cerebrohepatorenal syndrome A genetic disorder, which is also called the Zellweger syndrome, characterized by the reduction or absence of…
- Nutritionist 1) In a hospital or nursing home, a person who plans and/or formulates special meals for patients. It can…
- Beers list See: Beers criteria
- Ureter A tube that carries urine down from the kidney to the bladder. There are normally two kidneys so there are…
- Freckles Freckles: See: Freckle.
- Diabetic musculoskeletal disorder A musculoskeletal problem associated with diabetes mellitus. These include: > >Diabetic syndrome of limited…
- Trisomy 18 syndrome There are three instead of the normal two chromosomes #18. Children with this condition have multiple…
- Mite A tiny eight-legged creature belonging to the Order Acarina related to spiders and ticks. Some mites live…
- Greenstick fracture A fracture in which one side of a bone is broken while the other is bent (like a green stick). NTER>
- Ecstasy 1. A state of rapture and trancelike elation.2. A street name for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)…
- Aspergillosis Infection with the fungus Aspergillus, seen especially in people with a deficient immune system. The clinical…
- Cancer, womb See: Uterine cancer