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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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Mitochondrial DNA
>NARP -- which stands for Neuropathy, Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa:isease with proximal muscle weakness, wobbliness, retinal disease, seizures and developmental delay; >MELAS -- which stands for Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic…
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Show more- Immunization, hepatitis A See: Hepatitis A immunization
- Hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal Elevation of the bilirubin level in the blood of the newborn, which results in yellowish staining of the skin…
- BTE Behind-the-ear. See also: Behind-the-ear hearing aid
- Aseptic bursitis Inflammation of a bursa that is not caused by infection. A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions…
- Ventricle, right The ventricles are the two lower chambers of the heart. The right ventricle is the chamber that receives…
- Daw Abbreviation meaning 'dispense as written.' One of a number of hallowed abbreviations of terms that have…
- Hematoma, intracranial A hematoma (a collection of blood) within the cranium (skull). The bleed may or may not be within the brain…
- Computer addiction A disorder in which the individual turns to the Internet or plays computer games in an attempt to change…
- Neuralgia Pain along the course of a nerve
- Euploid The normal number of chromosomes for a species. In humans, the euploid number of chromosomes is 46 with the…
- Hypocol One of the three major preparations of red yeast rice, a tradition Chinese medicine now used to lower…
- Hypothyroidism Deficiency ofroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland which is located in the front of the…