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Spastic paraplegia, autosomal dominant
A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD-HSP. Spasticity is a state of increased muscle tone. Paraplegia refers to the legs (quadriplegia refers to both the arms and legs). In hereditary…
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- Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVB Morquio syndrome due to deficiency of the enzyme beta-galactosidase. See also Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Choanal stenosis Abnormal narrowing of the choana, the passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. The…
- Vohwinkel syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by hearing loss and thickened skin, particularly on the knuckles. The…
- Encephalitis, Rasmussen A rare progressive neurological disorder that is characterized by intractable seizures and progressive…
- Thyroid stimulating hormone A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…
- Malaria, pregnancy-associated Someone who is versed in or engaged in the study of malaria. "Independent malariologists believe it kills two…
- Acute myeloid leukemia Acute myeloid leukemia: A quickly progressive malignant disease in which there are too many immature…
- Syndrome, dumping A group of symptoms that occur when food or liquid enters the small intestine too rapidly. These symptoms…
- Colitis, granulomatous Crohn's disease of the colon (the large intestine). Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder…
- Varicella vaccination See Chickenpox immunization