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Paraphilia
Paraphilia: One of several complex psychiatric disorders that are manifested as deviant sexual behavior. For example, in men the most common forms are pedophilia (sexual behavior or attraction toward children) and exhibitionism (exposing…
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Show more- Drug, over-the-counter (OTC) A drug for which a prescription is not needed
- MDS Myelodysplastic syndrome, or myelodysplastic syndromes
- SPF Protection factor): A number on a scale for rating sunscreens. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. SPF…
- AIDS wasting syndrome The involuntary weight loss of 10% of baseline body weight plus either chronic diarrhea (two loose stools per…
- Conjunctivitis, allergic Inflammation of the whites of the eyes (the conjunctivae) with itching and redness of the eyes and tearing…
- Glioma, optic See Optic glioma
- Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) A separate housing arrangement within a single-family home. The ADU is defined by Medicare as a…
- Chordae tendineae Thread-like bands of fibrous tissue which attach on one end to the edges of the tricuspid and mitral valves…
- Benign lymphoreticulosis Cat scratch disease, a mild flu-like infection, with swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) and mild fever of…
- Tumeric A spice with anti-inflammatory effects. The active ingredient is curcumin, which has antioxidant and…
- Pelvis, male See: Male pelvis
- Macular Pertaining to the macula. A macula is a small spot. A macula on the skin is a small flat spot while the…