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Anomalad, Klippel-Feil
See: Klippel-Feil sequence
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- Islets of Langerhans Known as the insulin-producing tissue, the islets of Langerhans do more than that. They are groups of…
- Pregnancy ultrasound Creating an image of the developing fetus within the uterus by means of measuring the vibrations returned…
- Conn syndrome Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone (pronounced al-do-ster-one) by a tumor that contains tissue…
- Morphea Skin changes that are localized to one or more patchy areas of skin that become hardened, dry, smooth and…
- Coinsurance A provision by which the insured individual shares in the cost of certain expenses. The same as co-payment
- Muscular dystrophy, congenital A form of muscular dystrophy that is present at birth. Various types of congenital MD have been identified…
- Shunt, Glenn See: Glenn shunt
- BRCA1 breast cancer susceptibility gene A mutated (changed) version of the BRCA1 gene that makes a person susceptible to developing breast cancer…
- Labra The plural of labrum, a ring of fibrocartilage (fibrous cartilage) around the edge of the articular (joint)…