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DPT
Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus vaccine. Today the more frequent abbreviation is DTP (for Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis vaccine)
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- Chamber, posterior The space in the eye behind the iris and in front of the lens. The iris is the colored ring of tissue that…
- Alternate hemiplegia See: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
- Androphobia An abnormal and persistent fear of men. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they may realize they face…
- CD4 count, absolute See: Absolute CD4 count
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- Bruise A bruise or 'contusion' is an traumatic injury of the soft tissues which results in breakage of the local…
- Vesicatory A substance that causes tissue blistering. Also referred to as a vesicant
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