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Helminthphobia
An abnormal and persistent fear of being infested with parasitic worms called helminths. The eggs of these worms can contaminate air and water, particularly where hygiene is poor. They can also contaminate foods such as pork and beef as…
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Show more- Globus major The globus major is the head of the epididymis, the structure just behind the testis. The globus minor is the…
- Hemihyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating) confined to one side of the body. Hemihyperhidrosis may occur after a stroke
- Gefitinib Gefitinib: A drug that attaches to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on the surfaces of cells. The…
- Abrin A phytotoxin (plant poison) found in the seeds of a plant called the rosary pea or jequirity pea. These seeds…
- Palpitations Palpitations: Unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. In some patients with…
- Claudication, venous Claudication, venous: Limping and/or pain due to inadequate venous drainage, poor return of blood by the…
- Syndrome, Gower (situational syncope) The temporary loss of consciousness in particular kinds of situations. (Syncope is temporary loss of…
- Luxation Complete dislocation of a joint. A partial dislocation is a subluxation
- Beijerinck, Martinus W. (1851-1931) Dutch microbiologist who was the first person to use the term 'virus' for the invisible…
- First cranial nerve The olfactory nerve, the nerve that permits the sense of smell. See: Olfactory nerve
- Hypotensive Having abnormally low blood pressure (hypotension). See also: Hypertensive; Normotensive
- Encephalitis, arboviral See: Arboviral encephalitis