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Absinthism
The disorder associated with the habitual abuse of absinthe. The symptoms included hallucinations, sleeplessness, tremors, and convulsions. There has been debate over whether absinthism was due to absinthe or the alcohol contained therein…
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- Functional food Functional foods are 'those foods that encompass potentially healthful products including any modified food…
- Cell, rod A type of specialized light-sensitive cell (photoreceptor) in the retina of the eye that provides side vision…
- Xylitol Xylitol: A sweetener found in plants that is used as a substitute for sugar. Xylitol is considered a…
- Perineal Of or relating to the perineum
- Vaginitis, atrophic Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may…
- Flail chest When enough ribs are broken (usually from a crush injury) to compromise the rigidity of the chest wall. On…
- Nerve, optic The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the impulses formed by the retina. The…
- Retinoblastoma Retinoblastoma: A malignant eye tumor in children, usually under age 5, that arises in cells in the…
- Prescription A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient. A prescription…
- Fruitfly genome See: Drosophila genome
- Muscle biopsy A minor surgical procedure done under local anesthetic using a needle or a small incision to remove a small…