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Dip, paraffin
A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted mineral wax derived from petroleum applied to a body area. Paraffin dips can be especially helpful in relieving the pain and stiffness…
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- Riley-Day syndrome Eponym for familial dysautonomia. See: Familial dysautonomia.
- Functional food Functional foods are 'those foods that encompass potentially healthful products including any modified food…
- Melasma Pigmentation of the face, most commonly on the malar area (the upper cheek), bridge of nose, forehead, and…
- Karyocyte Any cell that possesses a nucleus. A neuron (nerve cell) is a karyocyte; it has a nucleus. A mature…
- Angiohemophilia See: Von Willebrand disease
- Sign, Tinel's An examination test that is used by doctors to detect an irritated nerve. Tinel's sign is performed by…
- Macular vision The macula is a special area in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of…
- Gynecology The branch of medicine particularly concerned with the health of the female organs of reproduction and…
- Stem cell, spermatogonial See: Sperm stem cell
- MAM Menstrually associated migraine. See: Menstrual migraine
- Scan, CT Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…