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Show more- Myeloperoxidase deficiency Deficiency of the enzyme myeloperoxidase which may predispose to severe fungal infections. The enzyme is…
- Exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome See: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- CARDIA Study Coronary Artery Risk Development In Young Adults (CARDIA). A study designed to increase understanding of…
- Poly1 isomerase An enzyme also known as Pin1. See: Pin1
- RECOMBIVAX-HB A vaccine against hepatitis B (hep B) to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the…
- TMJ Tempero-mandibular joint, the joint that hinges the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull.
- Therapy, electroconvulsive See Electroconvulsive therapy
- Meter, peak-flow This hand-held device measures air flow (how fast air is blown out of the lungs). Patients can use peak-flow…
- Disease, occupational A disease due to a factor in a person's occupation. For example, lung disease in miners. Occupational…
- Para-esophageal hiatal hernia Hiatal hernias are categorized as being either para-esophageal or sliding. Para-esophageal hernias are…
- Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) In PUBS, a needle is inserted through the mother's abdominal wall and the uterine wall. Blood can be…
- Fever, remittent A type of fever that gradually decreases in intensity over time