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Personality disorder
A disorder characterized by the chronic use of mechanisms of coping in an inappropriate, stereotyped, and maladaptive manner. Personality disorders are enduring and persistent styles of behavior and thought, not atypical episodes. The…
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- Disease, single gene See Single gene disease
- Ampullary carcinoma Cancer of a structure called the ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at the junction where the common…
- Dural Pertaining to the dura
- FAS diagnosis See: Fetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis
- Vaccine, influenza The influenza (flu) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza…
- Fiber and bowel disorders High fiber diets help delay the progression of diverticulosis and, at least, reduce the bouts of…
- Olefaction Common misspelling of olfaction
- Hypodontia and nail dysgenesis A genetic disorder characterized by the absence of several teeth (hypodontia) and abnormalities of the nails…
- Male genitalia The genital organs of the male. These are usually separated by convention into the external and internal…
- Cell, beta (pancreatic) A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Remote telesurgery Surgical procedures carried out at a great distance thanks to advances in robotic and computer technology and…