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- Cochleae The plural of cochlea
- Startle reflex A reflex seen in normal infants in response to a loud noise. The infant with make a sudden body movement…
- Dislocated shoulder See: Shoulder dislocation
- Breast infection Infection of breast tissue usually caused by bacteria, most often staph (Staphylococcus aureus), which are…
- Esophageal ulcer A hole in the lining of the esophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells…
- Cholesteryl ester transfer protein See: Cholesterol ester transfer protein
- Nonocular type Stickler syndrome Stickler syndrome, type III. See: Stickler syndrome
- Trisomy The presence of three copies of a chromosome rather than the normal two. The most common trisomies in…
- Syndrome, complete androgen insensitivity A genetic disorder that makes XY fetuses insensitive (unresponsive) to androgens (male hormones). Instead…
- Variola The old practice of inoculating someone with the virus of smallpox to produce immunity to the disease. Lady…
- Hashimoto thyroiditis Thyroiditis: A progressive disease of the thyroid gland characterized by the presence of antibodies directed…