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GB virus C
A virus first identified in 1995 that is genetically related to the hepatitis C virus but which does not cause hepatitis and, in fact, is not known to be responsible for any disease. Infection with GB virus C (GBV-C) is beneficial to…
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- Symphysis pubis The area in the front of the pelvis where the pubic bones (the two bones of the pubis) meet
- Airway The path air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are the normal entry and exit…
- Lights, flashing A sensation of flashing lights is created when the vitreous (the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the…
- Radiology, interventional The use of image guidance methods to gain access to the deepest interior of most organs and organ systems…
- Auditory perception The ability to identify, interpret, and attach meaning to sound
- Neurologist A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
- Tanapox A poxvirus infection common in equatorial Africa. The disease starts with mild fever for 2 to 4 days…
- Cardiomyopathy, dilated See: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Acute otitis media Otitis media: Inflammation of the middle ear in which there is fluid in the middle ear accompanied by signs…
- Chronic tamponade A situation in which a chronic excess of fluid inside the pericardial sac and thickening of the pericardial…
- Drugs, statin A class of drugs that lower cholesterol. There are currently at least 5 statin drugs on the market in the…