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Factitious disease by proxy
See: Munchhausen syndrome by proxy
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- GERD Stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, a disorder in which there is recurrent return of stomach contents…
- Leg, lower The lower leg is the bottom segment of the leg: the part below the knee. The lower leg contains two long…
- DFSP Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
- Kleine-Levin syndrome A rare condition characterized by excessive need for sleep, food, and sexual disinhibition. Most people with…
- Alternating hemiplegia of childhood A rare neurological disorder with frequent temporary episodes of paralysis of one side of the body…
- Viral particle See: Virion
- Subluxation of the radial head See: Nursemaid's elbow
- Virion A complete virus particle with its DNA or RNA core and protein coat as it exists outside the cell. Also…
- Scapula The shoulder blade (or 'wingbone'), the familiar flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder. The word…
- Scarlatina Also called scarlet fever, a disease caused by infection with group A streptococcal bacteria that occurs in a…