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Enchondromatosis
A condition characterized by multiple enchondromas -- benign masses of cartilage growing within bones. The enchondromas can deform and shorten a limb and predispose to a fracture. The condition can be caused by a mutation in the gene for…
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- Hospital gown A short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being examined or treated in a doctor's…
- Papilla, anal See: Anal papilla
- Y (in chemistry) The symbol for the element yttrium, an ultrarare metal named after Ytterby in southern Sweden. Yttrium has…
- Proto-oncogene A normal gene which, when altered by mutation, becomes an oncogene that can contribute to cancer…
- Scleredema A dermatologic disorder characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin, typically over the face, neck…
- Isometropia The condition in which both eyes have equal refractive power. If, for example, one eye is myopic…
- Uterine contraction The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles. During labor, contractions accomplish two things: (1)…
- Strep test, rapid A diagnostic test commonly used to demonstrate whether streptococcus bacteria ('strep') are present in the…
- Papule A small solid rounded bump rising from the skin that is usually less than 1 centimeter in diameter (less than…