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Hereditary arthro-ophthalmopathy
See: Stickler syndrome
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- Frontal bone The large bone that makes up the forehead and supplies the upper edge and roof of the orbit (eye socket). The…
- Channel, ion See: Ion channel
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- Implant, brainstem See: Brainstem implant
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- Humerus The long bone in the arm which extends from the shoulder to the elbow.