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- Bariatric physician A physician practicing bariatrics, the field of medicine concerned with weight loss. Also called a…
- Thyroiditis, postpartum Postpartum Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland after pregnancy. NTER>
- Scrofula An old term for tuberculosis of the lymph nodes in the neck. Also known as the King's evil
- Ankle-foot orthosis A brace (usually plastic) worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the…
- Maturity onset diabetes of the young Diabetes mellitus that has early onset (usually before the age of 25), is non-insulin-dependent, and is…
- Amniotic fluid The fluid bathing the fetus and serving as a shock absorber.
- Cancer, larynx Cancer of the voice box (the larynx) which is located at the top of the windpipe (trachea). Also called…
- Allodynia Pain from stimuli which are not normally painful. The pain may occur other than in the area stimulated…