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Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Rickets, celiac
Rickets caused by failure of the intestines to absorb calcium and fat from foods
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- Gln Glutamine. See also: Amino acid symbols
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- Globe, pale Also called the globus pallidus, this is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. Globus is a Latin word…
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